Little Falls township, Minnesota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.8% cheaper than Little Falls township, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $66,172 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Falls township, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Little Falls township, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Little Falls township, Minnesota
Little Falls Township, MN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Little Falls Township, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower