Roseville, Minnesota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 24.5% cheaper than Roseville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $37,728 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Roseville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Roseville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Roseville, Minnesota
Roseville, MN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Roseville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower