Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fergus Falls, Minnesota is 12.2% cheaper than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,885 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fergus Falls, Minnesota is cheaper than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Fergus Falls
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Fergus Falls, MN
Compared to Owatonna, Fergus Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower