North St. Paul, MN vs Oakdale, MN

North St. Paul is moderately more affordable than Oakdale, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. North St. Paul scores 100 compared to 106 for Oakdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North St. Paul is $1,304/month compared to $1,452/month in Oakdale — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North St. Paul is more affordable at $286,600 median vs $305,900.

Median household income in North St. Paul is $81,641 compared to $90,379 in Oakdale (-9.7%). While Oakdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North St. Paul spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Oakdale.

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