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STAPLES vs. WHITE_BEAR_LAKE_TOWNSHIP_(POPE_COUNTY)
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Staples, Minnesota vs. White Bear Lake township (Pope County), Minnesota

Q: What is a pro or con of living in White Bear Lake township (Pope County), Minnesotacompared to Staples, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 90% more expensive in White Bear Lake township (Pope County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in White Bear Lake township (Pope County), Minnesota copmared to Staples, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Staples, Minnesota should increase to $62,195 in White Bear Lake township (Pope County), Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in White Bear Lake township (Pope County), Minnesota is 24.4% more expensive than Staples, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $62,195 in White Bear Lake township (Pope County), Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Staples, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, White Bear Lake township (Pope County), Minnesota is more expensive than Staples, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in White Bear Lake township (Pope County)
than in Staples, Minnesota

Staples, MN vs. White_Bear_Lake_Township_(Pope_County), MN

Compared to Staples, White_Bear_Lake_Township_(Pope_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

156.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

6.2% lower

Health

4.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% higher

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Staples, Minnesota vs. White Bear Lake township (Pope County), Minnesota

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