Lakeville, Minnesota vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 182.8% more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $848,276 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Lakeville, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  182.8% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  427.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  57.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher