Colon, Michigan vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 2.4% cheaper than Colon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,232 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Colon, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Colon, Michigan
Colon, MI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Colon, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% lower
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower