St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 78.7% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $125,091 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to St. Paul, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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