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


The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 33.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,328 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, 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
62% more expensive in Aurora
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Aurora, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher

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