Santa Rosa, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 26.0% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $88,795 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Santa Rosa, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher