West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Delray Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Delray Beach, Florida is 18.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,168 in Delray Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Delray Beach, 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
26% more expensive in Delray Beach
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Delray Beach, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Delray Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  75.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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