St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 55.6% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $112,016 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Boston
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Boston, MA
Compared to St. Paul, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher