Urbandale, Iowa vs. St. Paul Park, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul Park, Minnesota is 3.8% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,919 in St. Paul Park, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul Park, Minnesota is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in St. Paul Park
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. St. Paul Park, MN
Compared to Urbandale, St. Paul Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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