Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 1.6% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,935 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Decorah
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Owatonna, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower