Lake Elmo, Minnesota vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 17.2% cheaper than Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,450 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Lake Elmo, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Lake Elmo, MN vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Lake Elmo, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower