What is a pro or con of living in Prior Lake, Minnesotacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Prior Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Prior Lake, Minnesota copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $65,242 in Prior Lake, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. PRIOR LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 30.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,242 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Prior Lake, 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
72% more expensive in Prior Lake
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Prior Lake, MN

Compared to West Des Moines, Prior Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

56.4% higher

Health

26.5% lower

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Personal

17.7% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Prior Lake, MN

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