Panama City, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.0% cheaper than Panama City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,514 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Panama City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Panama City, Florida
Panama_City, FL vs. Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Panama_City, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower