What is a pro or con of living in North St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in North St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in North St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $140,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $154,016 in North St. Paul, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. NORTH ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North St. Paul, Minnesota is 10.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,016 in North St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in North St. Paul
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. North St. Paul, MN

Compared to West Des Moines, North St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

56.7% higher

Health

25.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.2% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. North St. Paul, MN

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