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


The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 61.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $19,313 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Santa_Monica, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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