Santa Barbara, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 51.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,202 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Santa Barbara, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  33.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher