Tama, Iowa vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 37.5% more expensive than Tama, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $137,517 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tama, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Tama, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Tama, Iowa
Tama, IA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Tama, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher