St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 31.5% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $98,606 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Des Moines
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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