Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Detroit Lakes, Minnesota


The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 37.9% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $31,068 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Detroit Lakes
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Salinas, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  43.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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