Des Moines, Iowa vs. Fort Mohave, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Mohave, Arizona is 17.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,895 in Fort Mohave, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Mohave, Arizona is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fort Mohave
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Fort Mohave, AZ
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Mohave is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher