Mountain View, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 62.3% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $28,246 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Mountain View, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% lower
      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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher