Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Florence, Kentucky


The cost of living in Florence, Kentucky is 4.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,063 in Florence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Kentucky is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Florence
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Florence, KY
Compared to West Des Moines, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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