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DES MOINES vs. FORT COLLINS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Fort Collins, Colorado
The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is
48.3%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$105,282
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
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5.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
176.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
1.9% higher
Commute
17.0% higher
Health
14.6% lower
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Personal
14.7% higher
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