Lone Tree, Colorado vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 51.4% cheaper than Lone Tree, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $23,347 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lone Tree, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lone Tree, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lone Tree, Colorado
Lone Tree, CO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lone Tree, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower