Lake Elmo, Minnesota vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 74.6% more expensive than Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $87,303 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Lake Elmo, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Lake Elmo, MN vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Lake Elmo, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.7% higher
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  68.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.9% higher