Milpitas, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 51.5% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $121,303 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Milpitas, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher