Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 176.5% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $113,363 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
604% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bemidji, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.5% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  567.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  75.7% higher
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher