St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 7.9% cheaper than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,453 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to St. Cloud, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower