Yakima, Washington vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 6.1% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,602 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Yakima, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher