Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Polk City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polk City, Iowa is 31.7% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $131,658 in Polk City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polk City, Iowa is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Polk City
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. Polk City, IA
Compared to Bemidji, Polk City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower