Blaine, Minnesota vs. Shell Lake, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shell Lake, Wisconsin is 18.6% cheaper than Blaine, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $48,861 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shell Lake, Wisconsin is cheaper than Blaine, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Shell Lake
than in Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine, MN vs. Shell Lake, WI
Compared to Blaine, Shell Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  45.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower