West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 25.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,982 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, 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
68% more expensive in Oro Valley
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to West Des Moines, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher