Des Moines, Iowa vs. Blaine, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blaine, Minnesota is 32.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,097 in Blaine, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blaine, Minnesota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Blaine
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Blaine, MN
Compared to Des Moines, Blaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher