Boston, Massachusetts vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 34.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,022 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Boston, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower