Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Cave Creek, Arizona


The cost of living in Cave Creek, Arizona is 99.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $149,905 in Cave Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cave Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in Cave Creek
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Cave Creek, AZ
Compared to Des Moines, Cave Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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