South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 12.6% more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $56,310 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Homer
than in South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul, MN vs. Homer, AK
Compared to South St. Paul, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% higher
      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
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  73.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher