Iowa City, Iowa vs. Castle Rock, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castle Rock, Colorado is 58.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,767 in Castle Rock, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Rock, Colorado is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Castle Rock
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Castle Rock, CO
Compared to Iowa City, Castle Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher