Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Blue Grass, Iowa


The cost of living in Blue Grass, Iowa is 17.3% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,033 in Blue Grass, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Grass, Iowa is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Blue Grass
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Blue Grass, IA
Compared to Phoenix, Blue Grass is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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