2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Apple Valley, MN vs Waseca, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Waseca or is it cheaper to live in Apple Valley?
- Waseca is 24.6% less expensive than Apple Valley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Waseca or Apple Valley?
- Waseca housing costs are 48.9% less expensive than Apple Valley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Apple Valley or is Health Care more affordable in Waseca.
- Health related expenses are 15.4% more in Waseca.
 Apple Valley, MNWaseca, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock80.0100
 Food & Groceries101.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.2100
 Housing118.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$217,100$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.7100
 Miscellaneous140.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 17 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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Reviews for Waseca    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I spent about 23 years in waseca and it has always been a good town. A few different events throughout the year helps bring the community together.  More

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