St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 1.0% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $40,584 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Shelton
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to St. Paul, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower