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PHOENIX vs. WEST DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs West Des Moines, Iowa

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 18.2% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $61,339 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Phoenix, West Des Moines is:

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18.2% lower

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2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% lower

Commute

39.5% lower

Health

10.7% higher

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Personal

9.1% lower

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