Payson, Arizona vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 9.7% cheaper than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $90,254 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Payson, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower