Farmington, Minnesota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 25.8% cheaper than Farmington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $55,684 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Farmington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington, MN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Farmington, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower