Le Mars, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 35.5% more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $609,677 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Le Mars, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher