St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Fort Polk South, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 27.2% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $36,410 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Fort Polk South, LA
Compared to St. Paul, Fort Polk South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% lower
      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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  51.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower