Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 23.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $84,752 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower