Iowa City, Iowa vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 13.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,844 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Iowa City, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher