Tempe, Arizona vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 10.7% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $22,336 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Tempe, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher