Tacoma, Washington vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 14.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,942 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Tacoma, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower