Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Iowa vs Black Forest, Colorado


The cost of living in Black Forest, Colorado is 66.4% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,838 in Black Forest, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Forest, Colorado is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Black Forest
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs Black_Forest, CO
Compared to Altoona, Black_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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