Wadena, Minnesota vs. Apple Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 46.3% more expensive than Wadena, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $87,801 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wadena, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is more expensive than Wadena, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Wadena, Minnesota
Wadena, MN vs. Apple Valley, MN
Compared to Wadena, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher