Federal Way, Washington vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 30.3% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,293 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Federal Way, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower