Phoenix, Arizona vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 14.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,512 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Phoenix, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher