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WEST_DES_MOINES vs. BOULDER
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Boulder, Colorado
The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is
88.5%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$94,267
in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, 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
253% more expensive in Boulder
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West_Des_Moines, IA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to West_Des_Moines, Boulder is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
88.5% higher
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Food
6.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
217.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.6% higher
Commute
33.5% higher
Health
16.5% lower
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Personal
18.8% higher
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