St. Michael, Minnesota vs. Laguna Woods, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Woods, California is 6.2% more expensive than St. Michael, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $74,326 in Laguna Woods, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Michael, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Woods, California is more expensive than St. Michael, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Laguna Woods
than in St. Michael, Minnesota
St. Michael, MN vs. Laguna Woods, CA
Compared to St. Michael, Laguna Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% higher
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower