Garrison, Iowa vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 54.1% more expensive than Garrison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,027 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Garrison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Garrison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Garrison, Iowa
Garrison, IA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Garrison, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower