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DES MOINES vs. TEMPE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Tempe, Arizona
The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is
43.1%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$214,612
in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, 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 Tempe
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Des Moines, Tempe is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
43.1% higher
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2.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
103.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.9% higher
Commute
44.7% higher
Health
9.7% lower
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Personal
11.0% higher
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