2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Wolverine Lake, MI vs Minneapolis, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Minneapolis or is it cheaper to live in Wolverine Lake?
- Minneapolis is 2.2% more expensive than Wolverine Lake.

Which city has more affordable housing, Minneapolis or Wolverine Lake?
- Minneapolis housing costs are 26.6% more expensive than Wolverine Lake housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Wolverine Lake or is Health Care more affordable in Minneapolis.
- Health related expenses are 5.1% less in Minneapolis.
 Wolverine Lake, MIMinneapolis, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock107.2100
 Food & Groceries97.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock75.8100
 Housing89.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$294,200$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock108.5100
 Miscellaneous125.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Wolverine Lake    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

There are several families living in this relatively quiet little area, and now that our local drug dealer has moved out the area seems to be crime free. I would  More

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Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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