Des Moines, Iowa vs. Winona, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winona, Minnesota is 1.1% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,428 in Winona, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winona, Minnesota is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Winona
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Winona, MN
Compared to Des Moines, Winona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher