Centennial, Colorado vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 41.3% cheaper than Centennial, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $88,097 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Centennial, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Centennial, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Centennial, Colorado
Centennial, CO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Centennial, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower