Denver, Colorado vs. Carter Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carter Lake, Iowa is 36.9% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,313 in Carter Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carter Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Carter Lake
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Carter Lake, IA
Compared to Denver, Carter Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower