Denver, Colorado vs. Lake Mills, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Mills, Iowa is 40.7% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,443 in Lake Mills, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mills, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Lake Mills
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Lake Mills, IA
Compared to Denver, Lake Mills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  47.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower