Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 1.2% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $148,143 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Joshua Tree
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower