Des Moines, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 33.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,378 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Des Moines, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
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  33.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  20.0% higher
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