Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 16.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,405 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Montrose
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Cedar Falls, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher