Santa Rosa, California vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 18.3% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $40,874 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Prior Lake
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Santa Rosa, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher