Oakdale, Minnesota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 14.0% cheaper than Oakdale, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,988 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Oakdale, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Oakdale, Minnesota
Oakdale, MN vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Oakdale, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower