Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 6.5% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $58,570 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Wauwatosa, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher