Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs International Falls, Minnesota


The cost of living in International Falls, Minnesota is 25.1% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $37,458 in International Falls, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, International Falls, Minnesota is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in International Falls
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs International Falls, MN
Compared to West Des Moines, International Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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