Sparta, Wisconsin vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 28.0% more expensive than Sparta, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $154,939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Sparta, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Sparta, Wisconsin
Sparta, WI vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Sparta, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher