Bellingham, Washington vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 20.0% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,039 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Bellingham, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% higher
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher