Muscatine, Iowa vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 31.3% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,646 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Muscatine, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher