What is a pro or con of living in South St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 20% cheaper in South St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in South St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Madison, Wisconsin?

A salary of $40,000 in Madison, Wisconsin could decrease to $36,884 in South St. Paul, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. SOUTH ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Wisconsin vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 7.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $36,884 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. South St. Paul, MN

Compared to Madison, South St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% lower

Commute

16.8% higher

Health

19.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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