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WEST DES MOINES vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is
21.8%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$219,269
in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, 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
56% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Colorado Springs is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.8% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
23.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.5% higher
Commute
33.4% higher
Health
19.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.3% higher
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