2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Savage, MN vs St. Ansgar, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in St. Ansgar or is it cheaper to live in Savage?
- St. Ansgar is 32.9% less expensive than Savage.

Which city has more affordable housing, St. Ansgar or Savage?
- St. Ansgar housing costs are 69.9% less expensive than Savage housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Savage or is Health Care more affordable in St. Ansgar.
- Health related expenses are 31.5% more in St. Ansgar.
 Savage, MNSt. Ansgar, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock73.6100
 Food & Groceries102.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.0100
 Housing133.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$138,000$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.7100
 Miscellaneous137.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Savage    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I like this metro area---most of the time. Lived here the last 30 years. I've been to 48 of the US States and to many foreign Countries. Is Minneapolis the best?   More

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We have lived in Savage, MN for 1 1/2 years now. We love how close we are to everything we need. Quick access to freeways and jobs. Drive time is nothing, which means  More

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