San Mateo, California vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North St. Paul, Minnesota is 61.0% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $29,270 in North St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in North St. Paul
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. North St. Paul, MN
Compared to San Mateo, North St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  35.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower