Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Detroit Lakes, Minnesota


The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 50.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $24,773 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Detroit Lakes
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Los Angeles, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  61.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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