Maricopa, Arizona vs. Polk City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polk City, Iowa is 6.4% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,812 in Polk City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polk City, Iowa is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Polk City
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Polk City, IA
Compared to Maricopa, Polk City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower