Cary, North Carolina vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 11.8% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,184 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Cary, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher