West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 18.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $194,882 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, 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
4% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to West Des Moines, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher