Burnsville, Minnesota vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 93.4% more expensive than Burnsville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $96,721 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Burnsville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville, MN vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Burnsville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.4% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower