What is a pro or con of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesotacompared to Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Detroit Lakes.

What salary do I need to live in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota copmared to Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota should increase to $57,815 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

THIEF RIVER FALLS vs. DETROIT LAKES
Cost of Living Comparison

Thief River Falls, Minnesota vs. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 15.6% more expensive than Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,815 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is more expensive than Thief River Falls, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Detroit Lakes
than in Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Thief River Falls, MN vs. Detroit Lakes, MN

Compared to Thief River Falls, Detroit Lakes is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% lower

Commute

1.8% higher

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Thief River Falls, Minnesota vs. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Thief River Falls, MN vs. Detroit Lakes, MN

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