Minneapolis, MN vs St. Paul, MN

St. Paul is moderately more affordable than Minneapolis, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Minneapolis scores 105 compared to 97 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Minneapolis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Minneapolis is $1,329/month compared to $1,248/month in St. Paul — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Paul is more affordable at $280,300 median vs $345,600.

Median household income in Minneapolis is $80,269 compared to $73,055 in St. Paul (+9.9%). While Minneapolis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Minneapolis spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.9°F vs 46.5°F). Minneapolis receives more rainfall at 31.6" per year compared to 29.2" in St. Paul.