Moorhead, Minnesota vs. Valley City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley City, North Dakota is 8.1% cheaper than Moorhead, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $99,220 in Valley City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley City, North Dakota is cheaper than Moorhead, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Valley City
than in Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead, MN vs. Valley City, ND
Compared to Moorhead, Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher