Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 11.6% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,984 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Elk River
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Elk River, MN
Compared to Bismarck, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher