Cost of Living Calculator - Custer, South Dakota vs Detroit Lakes, Minnesota


The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 11.4% cheaper than Custer, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,474 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Custer, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Custer, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Detroit Lakes
than in Custer, South Dakota
Custer, SD vs Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Custer, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  44.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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