West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 21.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $219,233 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, 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
56% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher