Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 5.6% cheaper than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $70,773 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Owatonna, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower