San Diego, California vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 27.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $36,160 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Prior Lake
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Prior Lake, MN
Compared to San Diego, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher