Wheat Ridge, Colorado vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 33.4% cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $133,283 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Wheat Ridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, CO vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wheat Ridge, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  33.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
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  Personal
  16.6% lower
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