Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Lake Elmo, Minnesota


The cost of living in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 17.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,995 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elmo, Minnesota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Lake Elmo
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Lake Elmo, MN
Compared to Boston, Lake Elmo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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