Park Rapids, Minnesota vs. Wadena, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wadena, Minnesota is 13.5% cheaper than Park Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,242 in Wadena, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wadena, Minnesota is cheaper than Park Rapids, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Wadena
than in Park Rapids, Minnesota
Park Rapids, MN vs. Wadena, MN
Compared to Park Rapids, Wadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower