What is a pro or con of living in Lake Los Angeles, Californiacompared to West St. Paul, Minnesota?

Transportation is 54% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Los Angeles, California copmared to West St. Paul, Minnesota?

A salary of $75,000 in West St. Paul, Minnesota should increase to $80,219 in Lake Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST ST. PAUL vs. LAKE LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 7.0% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $80,219 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
54% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota

West St. Paul, MN vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA

Compared to West St. Paul, Lake Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.3% higher

Commute

54.7% higher

Health

19.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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