Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 21.0% more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,477 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Lakeville, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% higher
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower