Decorah, Iowa vs. North Branch, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Branch, Minnesota is 22.6% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,275 in North Branch, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Branch, Minnesota is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in North Branch
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. North Branch, MN
Compared to Decorah, North Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  103.9% higher
  Health
  38.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher