Cost of Living Calculator - Durango, Colorado vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 34.0% cheaper than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $49,538 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Durango, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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