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MINOT vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Minot, North Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
7.3%
cheaper
than Minot, North Dakota.
You would need a salary of
$92,697
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Minot, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
44.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.4% higher
Commute
4.8% higher
Health
5.8% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
14.3% lower
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