Denver, Colorado vs. Central City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Central City, Iowa is 32.5% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,698 in Central City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Central City, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Central City
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Central City, IA
Compared to Denver, Central City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower