Waukee, Iowa vs. Ramsey, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ramsey, Minnesota is 12.1% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,081 in Ramsey, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ramsey, Minnesota is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Ramsey
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Ramsey, MN
Compared to Waukee, Ramsey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower