The Elves could probably pull $300 / hour given all the discussion generated by them on this board the past several months.

Why are the Elves 250. an hour in Minnesota and only 200. an hour everywhere else?

Batonrouge 200.
http://batonrouge.backpage.com/FemaleEscorts/3-elves-are-ready-200hr-all-day-514-19/4575594

Lakecharles 200.
http://lakecharles.backpage.com/FemaleEscorts/elves-available-all-day-200hr-_-_-_-19/4227209

New Orleans 200.
http://neworleans.backpage.com/FemaleEscorts/santas-elves-are-kickin-butt-this-week_-_-_-21/4227195

Minnesota 250. ???????????????
http://minneapolis.backpage.com/FemaleEscorts/top-reviewed-elves-no-upselling-real-photos-in-bloomington-now-20/5233383

You only posted a link to 3 cities in Louisiana where EVERYTHING is cheaper except, ironically, a gallon of gas; which was $4.15 when I drove through Baton Rouge three weeks ago. (and the median hourly wage for ALL jobs is significantly lower than in MN).  

If you scan the rest of the country I'm sure you'll find some places where the price matches, and some where it is even higher. Different parts of the country have different economic conditions.

My impression has been that Minnesota prices have been on the low side at least compared to Florida. I know they deserve another shot but my only experience with them has been mediocre.

Nice bit of detective work seemore.

...that perhaps travel expenses have something to do with it?  But then again, a lot of the "touring" ladies actually reduce their price when they come here, so who knows?  I personally think they are priced right where they should be.  I saw Franki last week, and you'd be hard pressed to find that level of service in town for less than $250, IMHO.

yeah they are great, stop complaining. $250 super low for the level of service they offer. I've been with touring providers for $400+ and have not been nearly as happy walking out the door than i was from seeing Franki Ella, or Savannah.

Minnesota should stand up and not sound so cheap.

Then what is one to expect when renting a girl for that amount? I recently saw Ella because of her many "rave" reviews but ended up wishing I had waited for Tat Asian Kim for a true experience!

Go to place like NYC and you can expect even higher rates from what I have read.  In any event for $250 I'm delighted to see them when I can.

I have seen many advertise rates for the services they provide at 300-500 here so why complain?  If its to steep move to another city or see a provider in your price range. I wasn't upset with the price well worth it for 1 good provider than 2 mediocre ones.   Their reviews speak for themselves no bad ones yet.