West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Brighton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Colorado is 36.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,334 in Brighton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, 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
76% more expensive in Brighton
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Brighton, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher