Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 21.9% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,815 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Cedar Falls, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher