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FORT COLLINS vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
32.6%
cheaper
than Fort Collins, Colorado.
You would need a salary of
$33,719
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fort Collins, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.6% lower
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5.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
63.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
1.9% lower
Commute
14.5% lower
Health
17.0% higher
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Personal
12.9% lower
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