Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 45.8% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,905 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower