West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Buena Vista, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Vista, Colorado is 17.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,830 in Buena Vista, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Vista, Colorado is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Buena Vista
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Buena Vista, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Buena Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher