Denver, Colorado vs. Elk Horn, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Horn, Iowa is 41.3% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,948 in Elk Horn, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Horn, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Elk Horn
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Elk Horn, IA
Compared to Denver, Elk Horn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower