South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $119,810 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, 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
76% more expensive in Vancouver
than in South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul, MN vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to South St. Paul, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower