Ocala, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 6.3% cheaper than Ocala, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,845 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocala, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Ocala, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Ocala, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower