Cost of Living Calculator - Polk City, Iowa vs Queen Creek, Arizona


The cost of living in Queen Creek, Arizona is 34.5% more expensive than Polk City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $161,362 in Queen Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Polk City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queen Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Polk City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Queen Creek
than in Polk City, Iowa
Polk City, IA vs Queen Creek, AZ
Compared to Polk City, Queen Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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