Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs South St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 24.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $56,797 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Palm Desert, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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