Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 49.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,764 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, 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
144% more expensive in Lafayette
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher

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