Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs Carpinteria, California


The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 80.7% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $135,500 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  49.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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