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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 $94,413 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:

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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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