Des Moines, Iowa vs. Loveland, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Loveland, Colorado is 43.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $143,075 in Loveland, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Loveland, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Loveland
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Loveland, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Loveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher