Solon, Iowa vs. Hopkins, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hopkins, Minnesota is 1.8% more expensive than Solon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $122,143 in Hopkins, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Solon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hopkins, Minnesota is more expensive than Solon, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in Hopkins
than in Solon, Iowa
Solon, IA vs. Hopkins, MN
Compared to Solon, Hopkins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher