What is a pro or con of living in Tampa, Floridacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Tampa.

What salary do I need to live in Tampa, Florida copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $58,324 in Tampa, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. TAMPA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 16.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,324 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tampa, 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
34% more expensive in Tampa
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Tampa, FL

Compared to West Des Moines, Tampa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

57.2% higher

Health

2.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Tampa, FL

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