Des Moines, Iowa vs. Maple Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maple Grove, Minnesota is 38.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $186,633 in Maple Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maple Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Maple Grove
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Maple Grove, MN
Compared to Des Moines, Maple Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher