Tucson, Arizona vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 7.1% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $69,671 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Tucson, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower