Cost of Living Calculator - Anoka, Minnesota vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 104.1% more expensive than Anoka, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $102,056 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anoka, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Anoka, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Anoka, Minnesota
Anoka, MN vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Anoka, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.1% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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