New Orleans, Louisiana vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 3.0% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $32,996 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% cheaper in St. Paul
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to New Orleans, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher