Colstrip, Montana vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 45.9% more expensive than Colstrip, Montana.

You would need a salary of $72,960 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Colstrip, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is more expensive than Colstrip, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Elk River
than in Colstrip, Montana
Colstrip, MT vs. Elk River, MN
Compared to Colstrip, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% higher
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher