Seattle, Washington vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 41.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $176,281 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Seattle, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower