Owatonna, MN vs St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Owatonna is 23.7% cheaper than St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties). With a cost index of 83 vs 109, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Owatonna to St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Owatonna is $1,010/month compared to $1,413/month in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Owatonna is more affordable at $234,600 median vs $365,700.

Median household income in Owatonna is $81,276 compared to $97,784 in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (-16.9%). The higher salaries in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Owatonna spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties).

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 45.8°F). Owatonna receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 30.7" in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties).