the following table presents the net periodic pension and opeb cost/ ( benefit ) for the years ended december 31 : millions 2013 2012 2011 2010 .

millions
est.2013
2012
2011
2010
net periodic pension cost
$ 111
$ 89
$ 78
$ 51
net periodic opeb cost/ ( benefit )
15
13
-6 ( 6 )
-14 ( 14 )

our net periodic pension cost is expected to increase to approximately $ 111 million in 2013 from $ 89 million in 2012 .
the increase is driven mainly by a decrease in the discount rate to 3.78% ( 3.78 % ) , our net periodic opeb expense is expected to increase to approximately $ 15 million in 2013 from $ 13 million in 2012 .
the increase in our net periodic opeb cost is primarily driven by a decrease in the discount rate to 3.48% ( 3.48 % ) .
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Question: what is the estimated growth rate in net periodic pension cost from 2011 to 2012?
Answer: 14.1%

Question: if 2012 net periodic opeb cost increased at the same pace as the pension cost , what would the estimated 2013 cost be in millions?
Answer: 14.8

Question: what is the estimated growth rate in net periodic pension cost from 2012 to 2013?
Answer: 24.7%