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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 25.4% cheaper than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,290 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Durango, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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