Ely, Minnesota vs. Grand Marais, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Marais, Minnesota is 9.0% more expensive than Ely, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,496 in Grand Marais, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ely, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Marais, Minnesota is more expensive than Ely, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Grand Marais
than in Ely, Minnesota
Ely, MN vs. Grand Marais, MN
Compared to Ely, Grand Marais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher