Ely, Minnesota vs. Plains, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 6.8% more expensive than Ely, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $85,468 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ely, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is more expensive than Ely, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Plains
than in Ely, Minnesota
Ely, MN vs. Plains, MT
Compared to Ely, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower