Cost of Living Calculator - Urbandale, Iowa vs Appleton, Minnesota


The cost of living in Appleton, Minnesota is 29.3% cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,058 in Appleton, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Minnesota is cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Appleton
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs Appleton, MN
Compared to Urbandale, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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