Chico, California vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 18.3% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $65,328 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Chico, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  38.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher