Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Fort Carson, Colorado


The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 22.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,309 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Fort Carson
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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