Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 15.1% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $40,279 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Decorah
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Bemidji, Decorah 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  68.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher