West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 60.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $239,933 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, 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
155% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to West Des Moines, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher