Ramsey, MN vs St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN

St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is moderately more affordable than Ramsey, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Ramsey scores 119 compared to 109 for St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ramsey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ramsey is $1,780/month compared to $1,413/month in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) has cheaper rent, Ramsey actually has lower median home values ($345,000 vs $365,700).

Median household income in Ramsey is $112,060 compared to $97,784 in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (+14.6%). While Ramsey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ramsey spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties).

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 45.8°F). St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 30.7" in Ramsey.