St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 257.2% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $267,901 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
803% more expensive in Cupertino
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to St. Paul, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  257.2% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  843.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  41.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower