Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Osage, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Osage, Iowa is 32.5% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $33,762 in Osage, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osage, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Osage
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Osage, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Osage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower