St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 70.7% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $128,017 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Queens
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Queens, NY
Compared to St. Paul, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  66.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher