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WHEAT RIDGE vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Wheat Ridge, Colorado vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
41.0%
cheaper
than Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
You would need a salary of
$44,247
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Wheat Ridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, CO vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wheat Ridge, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
41.0% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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5.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
6.9% lower
Commute
33.6% lower
Health
22.5% higher
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Personal
17.3% lower
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