Newport, MN vs North St. Paul, MN

Newport, MN and North St. Paul, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Newport scores 96 while North St. Paul scores 100 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $1,080/month compared to $1,304/month in North St. Paul — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, North St. Paul actually has lower median home values ($286,600 vs $331,300).

Median household income in Newport is $63,365 compared to $81,641 in North St. Paul (-22.4%). While North 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 Newport spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in North St. Paul.

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