Cost of Living Calculator - Maricopa, Arizona vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 14.1% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,948 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs West_Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Maricopa, West_Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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