Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Sun City West, Arizona


The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 19.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,679 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, 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 Sun City West
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Sun City West, AZ
Compared to West Des Moines, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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