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


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 7.4% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,495 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Austin
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Austin, MN
Compared to Des Moines, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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