Des Moines, Iowa vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 48.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,984 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher