What is a pro or con of living in St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Childcare is 52% more expensive in St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $56,994 in 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.

CHATTANOOGA vs. ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 14.0% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $56,994 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
52% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. St. Paul, MN

Compared to Chattanooga, St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

35.5% higher

Health

24.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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