Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Castle Rock, Colorado


The cost of living in Castle Rock, Colorado is 75.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,793 in Castle Rock, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Rock, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Castle Rock
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Castle Rock, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Castle Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% higher

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