Apache Junction, Arizona vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 21.6% cheaper than Apache Junction, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,193 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Apache Junction, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache_Junction, AZ vs. Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Apache_Junction, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  21.6% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
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  Personal
  9.5% lower
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