What is a pro or con of living in South St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Kentwood, Michigan?

Childcare is 58% more expensive in South St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in South St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Kentwood, Michigan?

A salary of $103,000 in Kentwood, Michigan should increase to $104,226 in South 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.

KENTWOOD vs. SOUTH ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Kentwood, Michigan vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 1.2% more expensive than Kentwood, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $104,226 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kentwood, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Kentwood, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
58% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Kentwood, Michigan

Kentwood, MI vs. South St. Paul, MN

Compared to Kentwood, South St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

3.8% higher

Health

8.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Kentwood, MI vs. South St. Paul, MN

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