Oceanside, California vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 32.5% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $50,616 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Oceanside, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher