2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Lester Prairie, MN vs Stanton, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Stanton or is it cheaper to live in Lester Prairie?
- Stanton is 95.6% more expensive than Lester Prairie.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stanton or Lester Prairie?
- Stanton housing costs are 167.1% more expensive than Lester Prairie housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lester Prairie or is Health Care more affordable in Stanton.
- Health related expenses are 13.8% more in Stanton.
 Lester Prairie, MNStanton, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock164.9100
 Food & Groceries97.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.4100
 Housing80.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$633,000$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock119.2100
 Miscellaneous103.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Over 17 years ago

As everyone knows, it's extremely expensive to live in southern California, especially here in Orange County (even in the economically-challenged city where I live). I  More

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Over 17 years ago

Stanton is inexpensive for Orange County, but you pay for what you  More

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Like strip clubs, prostitution, and dodgy motels? Then welcome to Stanton, my  More

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