Gilbert, Arizona vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 35.9% cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,898 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gilbert, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower