Estherville, Iowa vs. Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Plaine, Minnesota is 41.0% more expensive than Estherville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $105,729 in Belle Plaine, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Estherville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Plaine, Minnesota is more expensive than Estherville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Belle Plaine
than in Estherville, Iowa
Estherville, IA vs. Belle Plaine, MN
Compared to Estherville, Belle Plaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  81.4% higher
  Health
  40.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher