West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Trinidad, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trinidad, Colorado is 12.1% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,926 in Trinidad, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trinidad, Colorado is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Trinidad
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Trinidad, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Trinidad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher