Buena Park, California vs. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 43.3% cheaper than Buena Park, California.

You would need a salary of $42,544 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Buena Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Detroit Lakes
than in Buena Park, California
Buena Park, CA vs. Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Buena Park, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower