New Orleans, Louisiana vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 1.0% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,262 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to New Orleans, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher