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WEST PALM BEACH vs. DES MOINES
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West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
27.1%
cheaper
than West Palm Beach, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$22,736
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Des Moines
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.1% lower
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
8.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.7% lower
Commute
41.4% lower
Health
1.4% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
15.3% lower
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