Wabasha, MN Cost of Living


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Wabasha cost of living score
89.4
Less expensive
10.6% lower
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the Minnesota average
Wabasha, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.6% lower than the U.S. average and 8.0% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Wabasha, MN

Housing costs in Wabasha?
A typical home costs $229,000, which is 32.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.0% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wabasha costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Wabasha?
To live comfortably in Wabasha, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wabasha?
The cost of living in Wabasha, MN is relatively affordable and can be considered a bargain for those looking to settle down in a small town. The median home price is around $130,000, which is roughly 10% lower than the rest of the United States. Additionally, the average grocery bill in Wabasha is about 15% lower than the national average, and utility bills tend to be slightly lower as well. In terms of taxes, Wabasha has a 6.875% sales tax rate and a property tax rate of only 0.9%. Overall, living in Wabasha can provide an excellent quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWabashaMinnesotaUnited States
  89.497.2100.0
  98.297.2100
  88.478.3100.0
  74.5102.9100.0
  $229,000$309,500$338,100
  98.8%95.7%100.0%
  75.296.4100.0
  103.3117.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Wabasha
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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in the area since 2013, from Alma, WI to Rochester, MN. I moved to Wabasha in 2018. It’s a small town. Everybody knows everybody. Great for biking, hiking,  More

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Over 18 years ago

We really love living here. The area is beautiful. There is lots of wildlife. People are very friendly and really enjoy the outdoors. Being on the river gives people  More

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