West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lake Mary, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Mary, Florida is 23.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,885 in Lake Mary, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mary, 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
50% more expensive in Lake Mary
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Lake Mary, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Lake Mary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher