Austin, Texas vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 27.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,482 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Austin, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher