Waukee, Iowa vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 13.0% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,524 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Waukee, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% higher
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower