Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Royal Palm Beach, Florida


The cost of living in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is 32.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $99,634 in Royal Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Palm Beach, 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
64% more expensive in Royal Palm Beach
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Royal Palm Beach, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Royal Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher

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