Mabel, Minnesota vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 8.7% more expensive than Mabel, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $102,205 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mabel, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Mabel, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Decorah
than in Mabel, Minnesota
Mabel, MN vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Mabel, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher