Appleton, Minnesota vs. Lime Springs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lime Springs, Iowa is 21.4% more expensive than Appleton, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $80,728 in Lime Springs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lime Springs, Iowa is more expensive than Appleton, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Lime Springs
than in Appleton, Minnesota
Appleton, MN vs. Lime Springs, IA
Compared to Appleton, Lime Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  51.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower