Elk Grove, California vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 31.7% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $34,174 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Elk Grove, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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