Salem, South Dakota vs. Lakeville, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeville, Minnesota is 37.9% more expensive than Salem, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $110,645 in Lakeville, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeville, Minnesota is more expensive than Salem, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Lakeville
than in Salem, South Dakota
Salem, SD vs. Lakeville, MN
Compared to Salem, Lakeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  37.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher