Urbandale, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 15.1% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,132 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Urbandale, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher