Carter Lake, Iowa vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 58.6% more expensive than Carter Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,280 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carter Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Carter Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Denver
than in Carter Lake, Iowa
Carter Lake, IA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Carter Lake, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher