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


The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 8.4% more expensive than Polk City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,269 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Polk City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Polk City, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Polk City, Iowa
Polk City, IA vs Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Polk City, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% higher
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher

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