What is a pro or con of living in Minneapolis, Minnesotacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Minneapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Minneapolis, Minnesota copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $50,448 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. MINNEAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 32.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $50,448 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Minneapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% lower

Commute

7.6% lower

Health

18.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN

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