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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 10.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,183 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in St. Paul
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to West Des Moines, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher