Santa Clara, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 55.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $29,030 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Santa Clara, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher