Muscatine, Iowa vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 25.8% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,916 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Montrose
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Muscatine, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower