St. Paul, IA Cost of Living


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St. Paul cost of living score
72.1
Less expensive
27.9% lower
than the US average
10.0% lower
than the Iowa average
St. Paul, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.9% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

St. Paul, IA

Housing costs in St. Paul?
A typical home costs $181,000, which is 46.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Paul costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford St. Paul?
To live comfortably in St. Paul, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Paul?
The cost of living in St. Paul, IA is relatively low compared to other cities. The average cost for rent and utilities is estimated to be around $700 per month, making it an ideal location for people on a budget. Groceries are relatively inexpensive as well, with the average cost of groceries estimated to be about 10% less than the national average. Taxes are also lower in St. Paul than in most other cities, which helps keep costs down further as well. In addition to this, there are plenty of employment opportunities in the city and the overall quality of life is very good for those who live there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. PaulIowaUnited States
  72.180.1100.0
  94.194.4100
  116.3108.2100.0
  40.355.4100.0
  $181,000$194,900$338,100
  103.5%98.5%100.0%
  65.171.4100.0
  85.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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