Elk River, Minnesota vs. Punta Gorda, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Punta Gorda, Florida is 6.7% cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $69,953 in Punta Gorda, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk River, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Punta Gorda, Florida is cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Punta Gorda
than in Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River, MN vs. Punta Gorda, FL
Compared to Elk River, Punta Gorda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower