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


The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 244.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $516,142 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
960% more expensive in Aspen
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Aspen, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  244.1% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  603.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.4% higher

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