Fort Meade, Maryland vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 7.1% more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $80,351 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
17% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Fort Meade, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% higher
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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