What is a pro or con of living in South St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Appleton, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in South St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in South St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Appleton, Wisconsin?

A salary of $75,000 in Appleton, Wisconsin should increase to $83,284 in South St. Paul, Minnesota (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.

APPLETON vs. SOUTH ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Appleton, Wisconsin vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 11.0% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $83,284 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Appleton, Wisconsin

Appleton, WI vs. South St. Paul, MN

Compared to Appleton, South St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

35.2% higher

Health

21.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Appleton, Wisconsin vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

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Appleton, WI vs. South St. Paul, MN

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