Cost of Living Calculator - Carson, California vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 51.3% cheaper than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $24,332 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Austin
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs Austin, MN
Compared to Carson, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  60.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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