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


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 38.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,728 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, 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
78% more expensive in Thornton
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Thornton, CO
Compared to West Des Moines, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  70.3% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher

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