Minot, North Dakota vs. Benton, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Louisiana is 12.7% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,633 in Benton, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Louisiana is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Benton
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Benton, LA
Compared to Minot, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% higher
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower