Bethesda, Maryland vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 50.2% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,340 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Bethesda, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher