Alpine, California vs. Chaska, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chaska, Minnesota is 31.1% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $34,436 in Chaska, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chaska, Minnesota is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Chaska
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Chaska, MN
Compared to Alpine, Chaska is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher