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FORT LAUDERDALE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
33.6%
cheaper
than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$46,489
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
33.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
10.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
55.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.1% lower
Commute
42.9% lower
Health
3.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
12.9% lower
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