Cost of Living Calculator - Owatonna, Minnesota vs Sterling, Alaska


The cost of living in Sterling, Alaska is 28.1% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,836 in Sterling, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Alaska is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Sterling
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs Sterling, AK
Compared to Owatonna, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  47.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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