Cost of Living Calculator - Avondale, Arizona vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 24.3% cheaper than Avondale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $37,115 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Avondale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Avondale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Avondale, Arizona
Avondale, AZ vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Avondale, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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