Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 15.8% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,905 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower