West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Longboat Key, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longboat Key, Florida is 76.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,189 in Longboat Key, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longboat Key, 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
276% more expensive in Longboat Key
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Longboat Key, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Longboat Key is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  63.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher