West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Centennial, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centennial, Colorado is 50.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $180,877 in Centennial, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centennial, 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
117% more expensive in Centennial
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Centennial, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Centennial is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  60.6% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher