Cost of Living Calculator - Ferndale, California vs Waconia, Minnesota


The cost of living in Waconia, Minnesota is 3.8% cheaper than Ferndale, California.

You would need a salary of $48,087 in Waconia, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waconia, Minnesota is cheaper than Ferndale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Waconia
than in Ferndale, California
Ferndale, CA vs Waconia, MN
Compared to Ferndale, Waconia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  37.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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