Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 58.3% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,137 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Owatonna, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  115.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher