San Jose, California vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 53.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $23,395 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
74% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to San Jose, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher