| | Elk River, MN | Detroit Lakes, MN | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 87.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.1 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Health | 75.3 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 110.4 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $362,100 | $340,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,020.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 116.8 | 63.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.8 | 85.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Elk River 
3 Reviews
The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent More
good place to live and close to the More
Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to More
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Detroit lakes in a nice quiet More
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