Norwalk, California vs. Blaine, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blaine, Minnesota is 26.3% cheaper than Norwalk, California.

You would need a salary of $36,874 in Blaine, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blaine, Minnesota is cheaper than Norwalk, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Blaine
than in Norwalk, California
Norwalk, CA vs. Blaine, MN
Compared to Norwalk, Blaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher