Dundas, MN vs St. Paul Park, MN

Dundas is moderately more affordable than St. Paul Park, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Dundas scores 108 compared to 121 for St. Paul Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dundas is $1,563/month compared to $2,118/month in St. Paul Park — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dundas has cheaper rent, St. Paul Park actually has lower median home values ($252,800 vs $293,400).

Median household income in Dundas is $111,250 compared to $98,670 in St. Paul Park (+12.7%). Dundas offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dundas spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.8% in St. Paul Park.