St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 38.7% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $69,371 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to St. Paul, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower