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MINNEAPOLIS vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs Des Moines, Iowa

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 25.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,467 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN vs Des Moines, IA

Compared to Minneapolis, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

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25.0% lower

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5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% lower

Commute

31.2% lower

Health

35.1% higher

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Personal

16.6% lower

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