Johnstown, Colorado vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.8% cheaper than Johnstown, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,099 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Johnstown, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Johnstown, Colorado
Johnstown, CO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Johnstown, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower