Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 21.8% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,579 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Decorah
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  54.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher