Des Moines, Iowa vs. Gilbert, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilbert, Arizona is 55.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $148,113 in Gilbert, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilbert, Arizona is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Gilbert
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Gilbert, AZ
Compared to Des Moines, Gilbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher