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


The cost of living in Grand Marais, Minnesota is 2.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,080 in Grand Marais, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Marais, Minnesota is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Grand Marais
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Grand Marais, MN
Compared to West Des Moines, Grand Marais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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