What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to South St. Paul, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to South St. Paul, Minnesota?

A salary of $104,000 in South St. Paul, Minnesota should increase to $131,251 in Tacoma, Washington (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.

SOUTH ST. PAUL vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 26.2% more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $131,251 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South St. Paul, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Tacoma
than in South St. Paul, Minnesota

South St. Paul, MN vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to South St. Paul, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

48.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.0% lower

Commute

19.1% higher

Health

18.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% higher

Cost of Food

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South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Tacoma, Washington

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South St. Paul, MN vs. Tacoma, WA

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