Mendota Heights, Minnesota vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 22.7% cheaper than Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $38,668 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Mendota Heights, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Mendota Heights, MN vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Mendota Heights, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower