Loogootee, IN vs St. Paul, IN

Loogootee is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Loogootee scores 66 compared to 73 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 Loogootee is $755/month compared to $1,039/month in St. Paul — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Loogootee has cheaper rent, St. Paul actually has lower median home values ($100,800 vs $133,900).

Median household income in Loogootee is $46,625 compared to $71,750 in St. Paul (-35%). While St. Paul is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Loogootee spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in St. Paul.