Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Prior Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 38.9% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $30,575 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Prior Lake
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Carpinteria, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  33.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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