Windsor, Colorado vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 25.4% cheaper than Windsor, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,982 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Windsor, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Windsor, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Windsor, Colorado
Windsor, CO vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Windsor, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower