Sartell, MN vs St. Joseph, MN

St. Joseph is moderately more affordable than Sartell, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Sartell scores 90 compared to 86 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sartell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sartell is $1,197/month compared to $1,139/month in St. Joseph — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Joseph is more affordable at $240,300 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Sartell is $77,465 compared to $75,217 in St. Joseph (+3%). The higher salaries in Sartell partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Sartell spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in St. Joseph.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 42.9°F). St. Joseph receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 28.5" in Sartell.