Humboldt, KS vs St. Paul, KS

Humboldt is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Humboldt scores 55 compared to 59 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Humboldt is $552/month compared to $681/month in St. Paul — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Humboldt is more affordable at $91,600 median vs $92,100.

Median household income in Humboldt is $43,558 compared to $37,344 in St. Paul (+16.6%). Humboldt offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Humboldt spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in St. Paul.