Tacoma, Washington vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 20.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,619 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Tacoma, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower