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
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher

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