Rock Valley, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 28.4% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,273 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Rock Valley, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  34.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher