Los Angeles, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 40.4% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $53,632 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Los Angeles, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher