2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
St. Paul Park, MN vs Edwardsville, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Edwardsville or is it cheaper to live in St. Paul Park?
- Edwardsville is 25.3% less expensive than St. Paul Park.

Which city has more affordable housing, Edwardsville or St. Paul Park?
- Edwardsville housing costs are 2.5% more expensive than St. Paul Park housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in St. Paul Park or is Health Care more affordable in Edwardsville.
- Health related expenses are 27.2% more in Edwardsville.
 St. Paul Park, MNEdwardsville, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.5100
 Food & Groceries99.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock94.4100
 Housing82.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$264,200$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.0100
 Miscellaneous139.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for St. Paul Park    1 Reviews

The description of SPP is wonderful - its on the Mississippi River and has many parks, marinas and wooded lots. But, many Minnesotans have never heard of it or know  More

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Reviews for Edwardsville    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Edwardsville is a great town that is growing rapidly. The school district is one of the best in the area, it is the home of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lovely little town with over 75 miles of gorgeous, well maintained, wooded bike trails. Recreational biker's dream  More

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