Omaha, Nebraska vs. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 2.8% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $48,608 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Detroit Lakes
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Omaha, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher