Champlin, Minnesota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 14.0% cheaper than Champlin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $64,483 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Champlin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Champlin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Champlin, Minnesota
Champlin, MN vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Champlin, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower