Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 37.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,784 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Des Moines, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher