Lake City, Minnesota vs. Lake City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, South Dakota is 18.7% cheaper than Lake City, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $48,767 in Lake City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake City, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake City, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lake City, SD
than in Lake City, Minnesota
Lake City, MN vs. Lake City, SD
Compared to Lake City, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower