What is a pro or con of living in Minot, North Dakotacompared to Yankton, South Dakota?

HousingRent is 40% more expensive in Minot.

What salary do I need to live in Minot, North Dakota copmared to Yankton, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Yankton, South Dakota should increase to $51,392 in Minot, North Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

YANKTON vs. MINOT
Cost of Living Comparison

Yankton, South Dakota vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 2.8% more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $51,392 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Yankton, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
40% more expensive in Minot
than in Yankton, South Dakota

Yankton, SD vs. Minot, ND

Compared to Yankton, Minot is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

13.7% higher

Health

9.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

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Yankton, South Dakota vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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