Riverside, California vs. Owatonna, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owatonna, Minnesota is 37.8% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $46,644 in Owatonna, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owatonna, Minnesota is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Owatonna
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Owatonna, MN
Compared to Riverside, Owatonna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  54.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower