Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 15.3% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $84,667 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower