Kansas City, Missouri vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 6.4% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $42,548 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Kansas City, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher