Polk City, Iowa vs. Duluth, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duluth, Minnesota is 11.6% cheaper than Polk City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,331 in Duluth, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Polk City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duluth, Minnesota is cheaper than Polk City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Duluth
than in Polk City, Iowa
Polk City, IA vs. Duluth, MN
Compared to Polk City, Duluth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher