Granite Falls, Minnesota vs. Gary, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, South Dakota is 34.5% more expensive than Granite Falls, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,261 in Gary, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite Falls, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, South Dakota is more expensive than Granite Falls, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Gary
than in Granite Falls, Minnesota
Granite Falls, MN vs. Gary, SD
Compared to Granite Falls, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  46.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher