Minnetonka, Minnesota vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 77.6% more expensive than Minnetonka, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $62,151 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Minnetonka, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Minnetonka, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower