West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 49.7% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $56,887 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Washington
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. Washington, DC
Compared to West St. Paul, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% higher
      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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower