Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 10.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,260 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Albuquerque, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher