Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 8.3% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $66,951 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Johnston
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower