Mediapolis, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 37.6% more expensive than Mediapolis, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,807 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mediapolis, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Mediapolis, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Mediapolis, Iowa
Mediapolis, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Mediapolis, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  34.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher