Fairfax, Virginia vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North St. Paul, Minnesota is 34.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,988 in North St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in North St. Paul
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. North St. Paul, MN
Compared to Fairfax, North St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower