Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Colorado vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 11.0% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $83,263 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Aurora, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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