Des Moines, Iowa vs. St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is 36.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,043 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis Park, Minnesota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in St. Louis Park
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. St. Louis Park, MN
Compared to Des Moines, St. Louis Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher