Des Moines, Iowa vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 18.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,412 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Des Moines, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher