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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 29.2% cheaper than Westminster, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,101 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Westminster, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, CO vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Westminster, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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