Denver, Colorado vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 28.6% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,681 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Denver, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower