Des Moines, Iowa vs. Gypsum, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gypsum, Colorado is 54.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,001 in Gypsum, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gypsum, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Gypsum
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Gypsum, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Gypsum is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher