Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 349.2% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $337,045 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1167% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  349.2% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,078.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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