Fridley, MN vs St. Peter, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Peter is 24% cheaper than Fridley. With a cost index of 79 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Peter to Fridley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fridley is $1,270/month compared to $943/month in St. Peter — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Peter is more affordable at $238,700 median vs $277,100.

Median household income in Fridley is $79,274 compared to $65,042 in St. Peter (+21.9%). The higher salaries in Fridley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fridley spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in St. Peter.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.7°F). Fridley receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 30.6" in St. Peter.