Cost of Living Calculator - Forest City, Iowa vs Durango, Colorado


The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 56.4% more expensive than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,323 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
346% more expensive in Durango
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs Durango, CO
Compared to Forest City, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  35.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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