Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 72.5% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,822 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Denver
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Storm Lake, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  93.8% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher