Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs Duluth, Minnesota


The cost of living in Duluth, Minnesota is 1.8% cheaper than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,029 in Duluth, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duluth, Minnesota is cheaper than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Duluth
than in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes, MN vs Duluth, MN
Compared to Detroit Lakes, Duluth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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