Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 31.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $67,754 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lakewood, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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