West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Orlando, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orlando, Florida is 16.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $192,308 in Orlando, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orlando, 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
30% more expensive in Orlando
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Orlando, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Orlando is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher