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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Marshalltown, IA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Des Moines, IA area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.4K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,532
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Marshalltown, IA

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$167K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$414K

Marshalltown, IA

The Hawkeye State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Iowa, this city has a population of 28K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Marshalltown, IA vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 56.5%
Marshalltown, IA
$1,782
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,007
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 25.8%
Marshalltown, IA
$1,184
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$305
more
📦Other
↑ 9.6%
Marshalltown, IA
$1,530
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$147
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 22.4%
Marshalltown, IA
$459
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$103
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 11.5%
Marshalltown, IA
$665
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$76.45
less
🛒Groceries
↑ 8.6%
Marshalltown, IA
$887
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$75.96
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$575
To$1,390
↑ $815
1 Bed
From$591
To$1,510
↑ $919
2 Bed
From$777
To$1,750
↑ $973
3 Bed
From$1,028
To$2,330
↑ $1,302
Marshalltown, IAZIP-level data

1BR range: $730–$730/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,506
Monthly in Marshalltown, IA
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,561
Difference

Home Values

Marshalltown
Phoenix
$167K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +3.9%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +32.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$167K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 147% more expensive than Marshalltown

Calculate payment - MarshalltownCalculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $5.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$456
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.6%
Rate difference

Marshalltown, IA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Iowa State Tax
Effective: 7.1%
$10.7K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.8%
$47.7K
Take-Home Pay
$8,524/month
$102.3K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Marshalltown, IA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:1.5%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Marshalltown
Phoenix
45 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
67.5%
Good Air Days
9%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌡☀🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
25 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
25 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Iowa and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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