Basalt, Colorado vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 48.6% cheaper than Basalt, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $25,685 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Basalt, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Basalt, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Basalt, Colorado
Basalt, CO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Basalt, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% lower
      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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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