Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 14.3% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,152 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Council Bluffs, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher