Elk River, Minnesota vs. Bemidji, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bemidji, Minnesota is 30.2% cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $73,251 in Bemidji, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk River, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bemidji, Minnesota is cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Bemidji
than in Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River, MN vs. Bemidji, MN
Compared to Elk River, Bemidji is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower