Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 159.0% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $168,319 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  527.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower