Cost of Living Calculator - Parker, Colorado vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 44.7% cheaper than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $138,361 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Parker, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower

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