West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Sanford, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Florida is 11.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,268 in Sanford, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, 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
16% more expensive in Sanford
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Sanford, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher