Avondale, Arizona vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 14.4% cheaper than Avondale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,782 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Avondale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Avondale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Avondale, Arizona
Avondale, AZ vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Avondale, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  14.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
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  Personal
  8.4% lower
Cost of Food
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