Florida Ridge, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 7.0% cheaper than Florida Ridge, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,513 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Florida Ridge, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Florida Ridge, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Florida Ridge, Florida
Florida Ridge, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Florida Ridge, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower