Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Minneapolis, Minnesota


The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 20.5% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,528 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Des Moines, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.2% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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