Staples, Minnesota vs. Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fergus Falls, Minnesota is 0.8% cheaper than Staples, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,593 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Staples, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fergus Falls, Minnesota is cheaper than Staples, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Fergus Falls
than in Staples, Minnesota
Staples, MN vs. Fergus Falls, MN
Compared to Staples, Fergus Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher