West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 1.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,619 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
18% more expensive in Gainesville
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher