Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 6.7% cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $46,640 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Elk River
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Elk River, MN
Compared to Lakeville, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower