De Smet, South Dakota vs. Moorhead, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moorhead, Minnesota is 12.4% more expensive than De Smet, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $84,302 in Moorhead, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in De Smet, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moorhead, Minnesota is more expensive than De Smet, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Moorhead
than in De Smet, South Dakota
De Smet, SD vs. Moorhead, MN
Compared to De Smet, Moorhead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher