What is a pro or con of living in Elk River, Minnesotacompared to Le Center, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Elk River.

What salary do I need to live in Elk River, Minnesota copmared to Le Center, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Le Center, Minnesota should increase to $57,525 in Elk River, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LE CENTER vs. ELK RIVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Le Center, Minnesota vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 15.0% more expensive than Le Center, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,525 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Center, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is more expensive than Le Center, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Elk River
than in Le Center, Minnesota

Le Center, MN vs. Elk River, MN

Compared to Le Center, Elk River is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

8.8% higher

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Le Center, Minnesota vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Le Center, MN vs. Elk River, MN

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