Laporte, Minnesota vs. Valley City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley City, North Dakota is 4.2% cheaper than Laporte, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,822 in Valley City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Laporte, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley City, North Dakota is cheaper than Laporte, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Valley City
than in Laporte, Minnesota
Laporte, MN vs. Valley City, ND
Compared to Laporte, Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher