Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 93.8% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $251,912 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower