Decorah, Iowa vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 10.4% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,792 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Decorah, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  41.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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