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SANTA CRUZ vs. MINNEAPOLIS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Minneapolis, Minnesota
The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is
48.4%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$44,894
in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Santa Cruz, Minneapolis is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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9.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
70.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.6% higher
Commute
1.8% lower
Health
30.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.5% higher
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