West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Castle Rock, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castle Rock, Colorado is 55.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $148,805 in Castle Rock, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Rock, 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
142% more expensive in Castle Rock
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Castle Rock, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Castle Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher