Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Minnesota, South Dakota


The cost of living in Minnesota, South Dakota is 31.8% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $136,339 in Minnesota, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minnesota, South Dakota is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Minnesota
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Minnesota, SD
Compared to Phoenix, Minnesota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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