Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 64.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $17,912 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Austin
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Austin, MN
Compared to Santa Cruz, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.2% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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