Waxhaw, North Carolina vs. Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 5.8% more expensive than Waxhaw, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $428,307 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elmo, Minnesota is more expensive than Waxhaw, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Lake Elmo
than in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Waxhaw, NC vs. Lake Elmo, MN
Compared to Waxhaw, Lake Elmo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher