Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Minneapolis, Minnesota


The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 13.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $147,041 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Santa Maria, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  33.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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