Watseka, Illinois vs. New Ulm, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Ulm, Minnesota is 13.3% more expensive than Watseka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,007 in New Ulm, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Watseka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Ulm, Minnesota is more expensive than Watseka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in New Ulm
than in Watseka, Illinois
Watseka, IL vs. New Ulm, MN
Compared to Watseka, New Ulm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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)
  168.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher