Goodyear, Arizona vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 32.0% cheaper than Goodyear, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $67,962 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Goodyear, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Goodyear, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear, AZ vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Goodyear, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower