Burnsville, Minnesota vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 158.5% more expensive than Burnsville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $193,848 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Burnsville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
370% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville, MN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Burnsville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  496.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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