South Bend, Indiana vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 31.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $105,173 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in St. Paul
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to South Bend, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher