West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 116.0% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $108,002 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to West St. Paul, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.0% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  57.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher