What is a pro or con of living in St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 89% more expensive in St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $81,264 in 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.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 8.4% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,264 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
89% more expensive in St. Paul
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. St. Paul, MN

Compared to North Charleston, St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

29.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.9% lower

Commute

26.1% higher

Health

21.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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