Kansas City, Missouri vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 3.4% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,294 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in Minot
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Kansas City, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher