Coon Rapids, Minnesota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 11.9% cheaper than Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $132,161 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Coon Rapids, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Coon Rapids, MN vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Coon Rapids, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower