Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs Algona, Iowa


The cost of living in Algona, Iowa is 27.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $36,476 in Algona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Algona, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Algona
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs Algona, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Algona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  63.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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