Anchorage, Alaska vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 19.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,302 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Anchorage, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  40.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower