What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $68,574 in Spring Valley (San Diego County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Spring Valley (San Diego County), California is 37.1% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,574 in Spring Valley (San Diego County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spring Valley (San Diego County), California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Spring Valley (San Diego County)
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN vs Spring_Valley_(San_Diego_County), CA

Compared to Minneapolis, Spring_Valley_(San_Diego_County) is:

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37.1% higher

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.2% higher

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

13.9% higher

Health

17.4% higher

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Personal

3.7% lower

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