Waconia, Minnesota vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 2.1% cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $88,128 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
19% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Waconia, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower