Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 18.0% cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $73,781 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Grand Junction, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  18.0% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
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  Personal
  4.7% lower
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