Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 7.6% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,190 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Detroit Lakes
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Bismarck, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher