Cost of Living Calculator - Denver, Colorado vs Rock Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Rock Rapids, Iowa is 38.3% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,255 in Rock Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Rock Rapids
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs Rock Rapids, IA
Compared to Denver, Rock Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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