Denver, Colorado vs. Polk City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polk City, Iowa is 24.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,911 in Polk City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polk City, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Polk City
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Polk City, IA
Compared to Denver, Polk City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower