Tower, Minnesota vs. Owatonna, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owatonna, Minnesota is 11.1% cheaper than Tower, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $44,456 in Owatonna, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tower, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owatonna, Minnesota is cheaper than Tower, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Owatonna
than in Tower, Minnesota
Tower, MN vs. Owatonna, MN
Compared to Tower, Owatonna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower