Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 13.1% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,555 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Fort Collins, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  63.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher