Valley City, North Dakota vs. St. Cloud, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Cloud, Minnesota is 7.5% more expensive than Valley City, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $80,594 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley City, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Cloud, Minnesota is more expensive than Valley City, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in St. Cloud
than in Valley City, North Dakota
Valley City, ND vs. St. Cloud, MN
Compared to Valley City, St. Cloud is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower