Waterloo, Iowa vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 29.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,396 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Waterloo, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher