Santa Ana, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 27.5% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $36,257 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Santa Ana, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher