What is a pro or con of living in Daytona Beach Shores, Floridacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Daytona Beach Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $100,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $118,785 in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida is 18.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,785 in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Daytona Beach Shores, Florida is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Daytona Beach Shores
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Compared to West Des Moines, Daytona Beach Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

45.4% higher

Health

0.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Daytona Beach Shores, FL

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