Riverside, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 21.7% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $78,300 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Riverside, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher