Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 30.4% cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $34,792 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lakeville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower