Gainesville, Florida vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 9.6% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $120,511 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Gainesville, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher