San Jose, California vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 54.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $73,377 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in St. Paul
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to San Jose, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher