Moorhead, Minnesota vs. Yankton, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yankton, South Dakota is 4.1% cheaper than Moorhead, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,951 in Yankton, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yankton, South Dakota is cheaper than Moorhead, Minnesota
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
23% cheaper in Yankton
than in Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead, MN vs. Yankton, SD
Compared to Moorhead, Yankton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  46.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower