Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 36.0% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Fairmont, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  39.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher