Independence, Missouri vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 17.7% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $88,246 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Independence, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher