Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs New Ulm, Minnesota


The cost of living in New Ulm, Minnesota is 1.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,111 in New Ulm, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Ulm, Minnesota is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in New Ulm
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs New Ulm, MN
Compared to Des Moines, New Ulm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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