West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 9.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,414 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, 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
1% more expensive in Sun City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to West Des Moines, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
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  9.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
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  Personal
  9.6% higher
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