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DES MOINES vs. MESA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Mesa, Arizona
The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is
37.7%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$137,738
in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Mesa
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Des Moines, Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.7% higher
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Food
1.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
78.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.7% higher
Commute
52.6% higher
Health
9.7% lower
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Personal
10.0% higher
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