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


The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 19.3% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,433 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Decorah
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs Decorah, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  68.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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