Cost of Living Calculator - The Villages, Florida vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 9.9% cheaper than The Villages, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,553 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to The Villages, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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