Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 12.3% cheaper than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,861 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore, PA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Swarthmore, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher