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WEST DES MOINES vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. West Palm Beach, Florida
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is
21.5%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$91,114
in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
40% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, West Palm Beach is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
3.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% higher
Commute
78.7% higher
Health
1.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
17.0% higher
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