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ARVADA vs. WEST DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Arvada, Colorado vs West Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
32.5%
cheaper
than Arvada, Colorado.
You would need a salary of
$60,752
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Arvada, 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 Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Arvada, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.5% lower
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Food
1.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
43.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.3% lower
Commute
39.2% lower
Health
22.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
17.4% lower
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