West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 52.5% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $114,364 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Boston
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. Boston, MA
Compared to West St. Paul, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher

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