Englewood, Colorado vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 28.5% cheaper than Englewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,597 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Englewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Englewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Englewood, Colorado
Englewood, CO vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Englewood, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower