Buffalo, New York vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 11.4% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,847 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Buffalo, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher