Monterey, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 40.0% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $30,017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Monterey, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  47.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher