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DES MOINES vs. FORT COLLINS
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Des Moines, Iowa vs. Fort Collins, Colorado
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is
48.3%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$78,984
in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Collins is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.3% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
176.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.9% higher
Commute
17.0% higher
Health
14.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.7% higher
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