Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 27.1% cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,653 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower