Cost of Living Calculator - Queen Creek, Arizona vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 31.8% cheaper than Queen Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,114 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Queen Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Queen Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek, AZ vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Queen Creek, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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