Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Lake Mills, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Mills, Iowa is 27.8% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $36,096 in Lake Mills, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mills, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lake Mills
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Lake Mills, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Lake Mills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower