Cost of Living Calculator - St. Paul, Minnesota vs Vancouver, Washington


The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 19.7% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,805 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Vancouver
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs Vancouver, WA
Compared to St. Paul, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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