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


The cost of living in Cambridge, Minnesota is 10.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,100 in Cambridge, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Minnesota is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% more expensive in Cambridge
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Cambridge, MN
Compared to West Des Moines, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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