Seattle, Washington vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 40.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,952 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Seattle, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.8% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower