What is a pro or con of living in West Des Moines, Iowacompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in West Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in West Des Moines, Iowa copmared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado could decrease to $41,043 in West Des Moines, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 17.9% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,043 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Colorado Springs, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

25.0% lower

Health

24.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

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