Aurora, Colorado vs. Waconia, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waconia, Minnesota is 7.0% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,765 in Waconia, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waconia, Minnesota is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Waconia
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Waconia, MN
Compared to Aurora, Waconia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% lower
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher