Sunnyvale, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 62.6% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $33,316 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Sunnyvale, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher