West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Loveland, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Loveland, Colorado is 26.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $126,659 in Loveland, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Loveland, 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
70% more expensive in Loveland
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Loveland, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Loveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher