Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. St. Cloud, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Cloud, Minnesota is 15.1% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,686 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Cloud, Minnesota is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in St. Cloud
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. St. Cloud, MN
Compared to Waukesha, St. Cloud is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower