Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Bloomington, Minnesota


The cost of living in Bloomington, Minnesota is 61.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $29,025 in Bloomington, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Bloomington, MN
Compared to Santa Monica, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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