Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs South St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 5.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,881 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs South St. Paul, MN
Compared to West Des Moines, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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