The Villages, Florida vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 7.6% cheaper than The Villages, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,201 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Urbandale
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to The Villages, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower