Maricopa, Arizona vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 27.4% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,280 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Maricopa, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower