Grinnell, Iowa vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 24.5% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,247 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Grinnell, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  36.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher