Prescott Valley, Arizona vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 27.5% cheaper than Prescott Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,234 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Prescott Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Prescott Valley, AZ vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Prescott Valley, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower