What is a pro or con of living in Denver, Coloradocompared to Urbandale, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Denver.

What salary do I need to live in Denver, Colorado copmared to Urbandale, Iowa?

A salary of $25,000 in Urbandale, Iowa should increase to $35,033 in Denver, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

URBANDALE vs. DENVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Urbandale, Iowa vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 40.1% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $35,033 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Denver
than in Urbandale, Iowa

Urbandale, IA vs. Denver, CO

Compared to Urbandale, Denver is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

59.3% higher

Health

18.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Urbandale, Iowa vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Urbandale, IA vs. Denver, CO

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