Indianola, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 19.3% more expensive than Indianola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,591 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Indianola, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Indianola, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher