Loveland, Colorado vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 30.1% cheaper than Loveland, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,947 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Loveland, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Loveland, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Loveland, Colorado
Loveland, CO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Loveland, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower