Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 8.9% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $45,564 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs St. Paul, MN
Compared to Arcata, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  35.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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