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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 26.1% cheaper than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,425 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Longmont, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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