Cost of Living Calculator - Marshalltown, Iowa vs Detroit Lakes, Minnesota


The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 19.8% more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,827 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Detroit Lakes
than in Marshalltown, Iowa
Marshalltown, IA vs Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Marshalltown, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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