Fosston, Minnesota vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 37.0% more expensive than Fosston, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,506 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fosston, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is more expensive than Fosston, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Elk River
than in Fosston, Minnesota
Fosston, MN vs. Elk River, MN
Compared to Fosston, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher