Des Moines, Iowa vs. Dayton, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Minnesota is 46.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,099 in Dayton, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Minnesota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Dayton
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Dayton, MN
Compared to Des Moines, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher