Des Moines, Iowa vs. Windsor, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Windsor, Colorado is 51.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,667 in Windsor, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Windsor, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Windsor
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Windsor, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Windsor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher