What is a pro or con of living in West Des Moines, Iowacompared to Fort Collins, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in West Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in West Des Moines, Iowa copmared to Fort Collins, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Collins, Colorado could decrease to $38,089 in West Des Moines, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT COLLINS vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Collins, Colorado vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 23.8% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,089 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, CO vs. West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Fort Collins, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

18.4% lower

Health

17.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Fort Collins, Colorado vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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