White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota vs. Empire township, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Empire township, Michigan is 1.5% cheaper than White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,122 in Empire township, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Empire township, Michigan is cheaper than White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Empire township
than in White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), Minnesota
White Bear Lake City (Ramsey County), MN vs. Empire Township, MI
Compared to White Bear Lake City (Ramsey County), Empire Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower