Altoona, Iowa vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 42.5% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,485 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Denver
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Altoona, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher