Boone, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 38.7% more expensive than Boone, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,353 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Boone, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher