Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, Minnesota vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.0% cheaper than Buffalo, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,754 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Buffalo, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Buffalo, Minnesota
Buffalo, MN vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Buffalo, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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