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Des Moines, Iowa - St. Paul, Minnesota

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A salary of $50,000 in Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $59,501 in St. Paul, Minnesota

Des Moines U.S. Avg. St. Paul

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Cost of Living IndexesDes MoinesSt. Paul
Overall84100
Food95107
Housing6581
Utilities92100
Transportation99106
Health89106
Miscellaneous88112
100=national average

St. Paul is 19% more expensive than Des Moines.

Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Miscellaneous is 26% more expensive in St. Paul.

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