Alameda, California vs. Mounds View, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mounds View, Minnesota is 51.3% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $36,500 in Mounds View, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mounds View, Minnesota is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Mounds View
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Mounds View, MN
Compared to Alameda, Mounds View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  34.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower