Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Lighthouse Point, Florida


The cost of living in Lighthouse Point, Florida is 53.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,411 in Lighthouse Point, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lighthouse Point, 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
173% more expensive in Lighthouse Point
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Lighthouse Point, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Lighthouse Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  80.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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