Andover, MN vs North St. Paul, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. North St. Paul is 24.4% cheaper than Andover. With a cost index of 100 vs 124, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from North St. Paul to Andover should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Andover is $1,827/month compared to $1,304/month in North St. Paul — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North St. Paul is more affordable at $286,600 median vs $389,200.

Median household income in Andover is $131,528 compared to $81,641 in North St. Paul (+61.1%). While Andover is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in North St. Paul.