North Charleston, South Carolina vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 2.7% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,511 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
86% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to North Charleston, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher