San Diego, California vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 41.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $43,719 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to San Diego, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher