What is a pro or con of living in West St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

Childcare is 114% more expensive in West St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in West St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota should increase to $57,617 in West St. Paul, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DETROIT LAKES vs. WEST ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 15.2% more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,617 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
114% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Detroit Lakes, MN vs. West St. Paul, MN

Compared to Detroit Lakes, West St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

63.7% higher

Health

7.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Detroit Lakes, MN vs. West St. Paul, MN

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