Des Moines, Iowa vs. Black Forest, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Forest, Colorado is 89.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $142,281 in Black Forest, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Forest, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Black Forest
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Black Forest, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Black Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.7% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher