Oskaloosa, Iowa vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 45.7% more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,283 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, IA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Oskaloosa, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  86.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher