North Branch, Minnesota vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 18.4% cheaper than North Branch, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $40,800 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Branch, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than North Branch, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Decorah
than in North Branch, Minnesota
North Branch, MN vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to North Branch, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  62.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower