Aiken, South Carolina vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 14.3% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,979 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Aiken, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher