Cannon Falls, MN vs North St. Paul, MN

Cannon Falls is moderately more affordable than North St. Paul, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Cannon Falls scores 88 compared to 100 for North St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cannon Falls is $983/month compared to $1,304/month in North St. Paul — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cannon Falls is more affordable at $262,100 median vs $286,600.

Median household income in Cannon Falls is $80,515 compared to $81,641 in North St. Paul (-1.4%). North St. Paul does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cannon Falls spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in North St. Paul.