Iowa City, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 20.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,206 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Iowa City, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher