West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Payson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Arizona is 10.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,099 in Payson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Arizona is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Payson
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Payson, AZ
Compared to West Des Moines, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher