Cottonwood, Arizona vs. Waconia, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waconia, Minnesota is 7.4% more expensive than Cottonwood, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,689 in Waconia, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waconia, Minnesota is more expensive than Cottonwood, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Waconia
than in Cottonwood, Arizona
Cottonwood, AZ vs. Waconia, MN
Compared to Cottonwood, Waconia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  43.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher