Lake San Marcos, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 37.6% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $73,619 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Lake San Marcos, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher