Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Sun Lakes, Arizona


The cost of living in Sun Lakes, Arizona is 9.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,068 in Sun Lakes, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Lakes, Arizona is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Sun Lakes
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Sun Lakes, AZ
Compared to Des Moines, Sun Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.0% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower

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