Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is 18.2% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,113 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Wauwatosa
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Wauwatosa, WI
Compared to Owatonna, Wauwatosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower