Winona, Minnesota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.2% more expensive than Winona, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $75,868 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Winona, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Winona, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Winona, Minnesota
Winona, MN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Winona, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower