West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 21.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $36,580 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Mesa
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to West Des Moines, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% higher
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher