Waukee, Iowa vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North St. Paul, Minnesota is 2.1% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,567 in North St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% more expensive in North St. Paul
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. North St. Paul, MN
Compared to Waukee, North St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower