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2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
St. Paul, MN vs Balsam Lake, WI

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Highlights
Is it cheaper to live in Balsam Lake or is it cheaper to live in St. Paul?
- Balsam Lake is 11.0% less expensive than St. Paul.

Which city has more affordable housing, Balsam Lake or St. Paul?
- Balsam Lake housing costs are % than St. Paul housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in St. Paul or is Health Care more affordable in Balsam Lake.
- Health related expenses are % in Balsam Lake.
 St. Paul, MNBalsam Lake, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.0100
Food & Groceries100.2 100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for St. Paul    24 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

St Paul is a nice city to live, especially for raising a family. I am a transplant, moving here 33 years ago at the age of 26. I am self employed in the remodeling  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Minnesota my whole life and I’m 50+. As you get older the humidity is unbearable and the mosquitoes seem to get bigger?! I can count on one hand how  More

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Over 8 years ago

The MPA community is the most at home I have ever felt.  More

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