Berkeley, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 55.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,250 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Berkeley, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  35.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower