Cost of Living is Enticing in Devils Lake!

One of the largest advantages to living and working in the Devils Lake area is the favorable Cost of LIving, especially compared to other cities in the Upper Midwest. According to Bestplaces, the Devils Lake Cost of LIving in 80.8, compared to the national average of 100, indicating your dollar goes much further in the area. The chart below illustrates how Devils Lake compares favorably to several other regional locations.

Cost of Living Comparison

Category Devils Lake Grand Forks Fargo St. Cloud, Mn U.S. Average
Overall 80.8 88.2 91.9 83.8 100
Housing 65.2 87.4 96.4 65.7 100
Median Home Cost $150,800 $202,000 $222,800 $151,800 100
Groceries 96.0 99.4 99.5 97.0 100
Transportation 63.9 68 77.3 81.4 100
Utilities 88.7 92.6 92.3 98.4 100
Health Care 96.8 96.3 85.5 78.1 100
Miscellaneous 101.5 97.4 98.3 103.1 100

(Source: Bestplaces.net)

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