Buckeye, Arizona vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 27.5% cheaper than Buckeye, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $21,740 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckeye, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Buckeye, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Buckeye, Arizona
Buckeye, AZ vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Buckeye, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower