Cost of living in Owatonna

In Owatonna, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5142 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2220 monthly.

How expensive is Owatonna compared to other cities?

Owatonna is 55% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Owatonna compare to your city?

Owatonna is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Owatonna is, on average, 46% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Owatonna?

Who is Owatonna a good fit for?

Owatonna is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Owatonna so expensive?

The primary driver of Owatonna's high cost of living is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities.

Is food expensive in Owatonna?

Food costs in Owatonna are 28% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Owatonna?

Public transport in Owatonna is 29% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2220 $
Without Rent
807 $
Rent & Utilities
1413 $
Food
612 $
Transport
53 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4667 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
26.4K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.2 $
Dinner 71.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.75 $
Capuccino 5.24 $
Coke, 330ml 2.52 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.43 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.54 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.33 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.6 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.25 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.53 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.96 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.46 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.22 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.15 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.27 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.18 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.84 $
Cigarette pack 10.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.93 $
Monthly Pass 58.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.91 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 98.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.96 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.99 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.34 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.9 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 110 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 169 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 68.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,188 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,136 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,421 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,198 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,531 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,252 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,667 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.56%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 52.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.5 $
Haircut 15.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,395 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,831 $

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Owatonna vs New York City (New York City is 82% more expensive) Owatonna vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 44% more expensive) Owatonna vs Chicago (Chicago is 20% more expensive) Owatonna vs Houston (Houston is 1% more expensive) Owatonna vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 7% more expensive) Owatonna vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 14% more expensive) Owatonna vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 1% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Diego (San Diego is 51% more expensive) Owatonna vs Dallas (Dallas is 15% more expensive) Owatonna vs San Jose (San Jose is 65% more expensive)
Canada
Owatonna vs Toronto (Toronto is 16% more expensive) Owatonna vs Montreal (Montreal is 12% less expensive) Owatonna vs Calgary (Calgary is 3% less expensive) Owatonna vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 1% more expensive) Owatonna vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 20% less expensive) Owatonna vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 21% less expensive) Owatonna vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 11% more expensive) Owatonna vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 19% more expensive) Owatonna vs Brampton (Brampton is 4% less expensive) Owatonna vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 3% less expensive)
Barbados
Owatonna vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 39% less expensive) Owatonna vs Holetown (Holetown is 37% less expensive)
Panama
Owatonna vs Panama City (Panama City is 38% less expensive) Owatonna vs Colon (Colon is 47% less expensive) Owatonna vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 45% less expensive) Owatonna vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 52% less expensive) Owatonna vs David (David is 62% less expensive) Owatonna vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 57% less expensive) Owatonna vs Balboa (Balboa is 44% less expensive) Owatonna vs Pacora (Pacora is 44% less expensive) Owatonna vs Chitre (Chitre is 51% less expensive) Owatonna vs Penonome (Penonome is 51% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Owatonna vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 44% less expensive) Owatonna vs Cayon (Cayon is 44% less expensive)
Cuba
Owatonna vs Havana (Havana is 54% less expensive) Owatonna vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 36% less expensive) Owatonna vs Holguin (Holguin is 42% less expensive) Owatonna vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 31% less expensive) Owatonna vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 53% less expensive) Owatonna vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 47% less expensive) Owatonna vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 30% less expensive) Owatonna vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 30% less expensive) Owatonna vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 51% less expensive) Owatonna vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 60% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Owatonna vs San Jose (San Jose is 44% less expensive) Owatonna vs Limon (Limon is 46% less expensive) Owatonna vs Liberia (Liberia is 60% less expensive) Owatonna vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 44% less expensive) Owatonna vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 42% less expensive) Owatonna vs Cartago (Cartago is 57% less expensive) Owatonna vs Heredia (Heredia is 44% less expensive) Owatonna vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 24% less expensive) Owatonna vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 41% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Owatonna vs Castries (Castries is 48% less expensive) Owatonna vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 46% less expensive)
Jamaica
Owatonna vs Kingston (Kingston is 40% less expensive) Owatonna vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 65% less expensive) Owatonna vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 54% less expensive) Owatonna vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 48% less expensive) Owatonna vs May Pen (May Pen is 63% less expensive) Owatonna vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 56% less expensive) Owatonna vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 62% less expensive) Owatonna vs Linstead (Linstead is 53% less expensive) Owatonna vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 49% less expensive) Owatonna vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 49% less expensive)
El Salvador
Owatonna vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 46% less expensive) Owatonna vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 68% less expensive) Owatonna vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 47% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 51% less expensive) Owatonna vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 48% less expensive) Owatonna vs Apopa (Apopa is 48% less expensive) Owatonna vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 46% less expensive) Owatonna vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 34% less expensive) Owatonna vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 51% less expensive) Owatonna vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 60% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Owatonna vs St. John's (St. John's is 51% less expensive) Owatonna vs All Saints (All Saints is 51% less expensive)
Grenada
Owatonna vs St. George's (St. George's is 52% less expensive) Owatonna vs Grenville (Grenville is 52% less expensive)
Dominica
Owatonna vs Roseau (Roseau is 55% less expensive) Owatonna vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 49% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Owatonna vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 56% less expensive) Owatonna vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 55% less expensive)
Belize
Owatonna vs Belize City (Belize City is 60% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 51% less expensive) Owatonna vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 67% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 40% less expensive) Owatonna vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 29% less expensive)
Guatemala
Owatonna vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 55% less expensive) Owatonna vs Mixco (Mixco is 71% less expensive) Owatonna vs Coban (Coban is 59% less expensive) Owatonna vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 65% less expensive) Owatonna vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 59% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 59% less expensive) Owatonna vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 61% less expensive) Owatonna vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 61% less expensive) Owatonna vs Flores (Flores is 61% less expensive) Owatonna vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 64% less expensive)
Honduras
Owatonna vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 63% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 53% less expensive) Owatonna vs Choloma (Choloma is 73% less expensive) Owatonna vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 71% less expensive) Owatonna vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 60% less expensive) Owatonna vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 61% less expensive) Owatonna vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 68% less expensive) Owatonna vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 68% less expensive) Owatonna vs Yoro (Yoro is 67% less expensive) Owatonna vs La Lima (La Lima is 61% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Owatonna vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 64% less expensive) Owatonna vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 53% less expensive) Owatonna vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 65% less expensive) Owatonna vs Higuey (Higuey is 65% less expensive) Owatonna vs La Vega (La Vega is 74% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 63% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 67% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 76% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 72% less expensive) Owatonna vs Bonao (Bonao is 76% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Owatonna vs Managua (Managua is 65% less expensive) Owatonna vs Leon (Leon is 71% less expensive) Owatonna vs Masaya (Masaya is 68% less expensive) Owatonna vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 75% less expensive) Owatonna vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 71% less expensive) Owatonna vs Esteli (Esteli is 73% less expensive) Owatonna vs Granada (Granada is 69% less expensive) Owatonna vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 79% less expensive) Owatonna vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 70% less expensive) Owatonna vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 60% less expensive)