What is a pro or con of living in Minneapolis, Minnesotacompared to Costa Mesa, California?

Median Home Cost is 73% cheaper in Minneapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Minneapolis, Minnesota copmared to Costa Mesa, California?

A salary of $45,000 in Costa Mesa, California could decrease to $26,575 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COSTA MESA vs. MINNEAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Costa Mesa, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 40.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $26,575 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Costa Mesa, California

Costa Mesa, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN

Compared to Costa Mesa, Minneapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

65.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.3% higher

Commute

1.8% higher

Health

18.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Costa Mesa, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Costa Mesa, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN

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