St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Bloomington, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Minnesota is 6.7% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,677 in Bloomington, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Minnesota is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Bloomington
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Bloomington, MN
Compared to St. Paul, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower