What is a pro or con of living in Barstow, Californiacompared to East Grand Forks, Minnesota?

Childcare is 68% more expensive in Barstow.

What salary do I need to live in Barstow, California copmared to East Grand Forks, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota should increase to $52,570 in Barstow, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST GRAND FORKS vs. BARSTOW
Cost of Living Comparison

East Grand Forks, Minnesota vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 5.1% more expensive than East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,570 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than East Grand Forks, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
68% more expensive in Barstow
than in East Grand Forks, Minnesota

East Grand Forks, MN vs. Barstow, CA

Compared to East Grand Forks, Barstow is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.0% higher

Commute

43.9% higher

Health

12.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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East Grand Forks, Minnesota vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Grand Forks, MN vs. Barstow, CA

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