Madison, Wisconsin vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 0.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $29,763 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Madison, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher