Portland, Oregon vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 29.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,903 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Portland, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower