Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Denver, Colorado


The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 3.2% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,818 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Denver
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Denver, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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