Elk River, Minnesota vs. St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Clair Shores, Michigan is 11.8% cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $44,123 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk River, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Clair Shores, Michigan is cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in St. Clair Shores
than in Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River, MN vs. St. Clair Shores, MI
Compared to Elk River, St. Clair Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower