2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Waukee, IA vs St. Paul Park, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in St. Paul Park or is it cheaper to live in Waukee?
- St. Paul Park is 15.6% more expensive than Waukee.

Which city has more affordable housing, St. Paul Park or Waukee?
- St. Paul Park housing costs are 15.0% less expensive than Waukee housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Waukee or is Health Care more affordable in St. Paul Park.
- Health related expenses are 28.9% less in St. Paul Park.
 Waukee, IASt. Paul Park, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.4100
 Food & Groceries100.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock74.2100
 Housing97.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$280,800$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock107.2100
 Miscellaneous120.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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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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