Minot, North Dakota vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 24.3% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,132 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Elk River
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Elk River, MN
Compared to Minot, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher