Des Moines, Iowa vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 41.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $353,875 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Oro Valley
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Des Moines, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher