Des Moines, Iowa vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 67.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,508 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Arvada
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher