Cost of Living Calculator - Gardena, California vs South St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 39.0% cheaper than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $45,744 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Gardena, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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