Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cherry Creek, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cherry Creek, Colorado is 92.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $192,122 in Cherry Creek, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cherry Creek, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in Cherry Creek
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Cherry Creek, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Cherry Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.1% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  347.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher