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DES MOINES vs. WEST PALM BEACH
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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs West Palm Beach, Florida
The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is
37.2%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$102,922
in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Des Moines, West Palm Beach is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
71.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.4% higher
Commute
70.5% higher
Health
1.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
18.1% higher
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