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WEST DES MOINES vs. FORT COLLINS
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Fort Collins, Colorado
The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is
31.3%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$105,017
in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, 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
93% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Fort Collins, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Fort Collins is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.3% higher
Child Care
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Food
1.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
67.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.2% higher
Commute
22.6% higher
Health
14.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.7% higher
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