Cost of Living Calculator - Florence, Kentucky vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 3.9% cheaper than Florence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $336,378 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Florence, Kentucky
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Florence, Kentucky
Florence, KY vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Florence, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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