Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Waukee, Iowa


The cost of living in Waukee, Iowa is 11.9% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,066 in Waukee, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukee, Iowa is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Waukee
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Waukee, IA
Compared to Phoenix, Waukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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