Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Ely, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ely, Minnesota is 21.2% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $39,414 in Ely, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ely, Minnesota is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ely
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Ely, MN
Compared to Apple Valley, Ely is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower