Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs Prairie City, Iowa


The cost of living in Prairie City, Iowa is 23.1% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,643 in Prairie City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prairie City, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Prairie City
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs Prairie City, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Prairie City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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