Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 53.0% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,218 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Boulder, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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