Des Moines, Iowa vs. Fort Morgan, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Morgan, Colorado is 9.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,766 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Morgan, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Fort Morgan
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Fort Morgan, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Morgan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher