South St. Paul, MN vs St. Joseph, MN

St. Joseph is moderately more affordable than South St. Paul, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. South St. Paul scores 93 compared to 86 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South St. Paul is $1,128/month compared to $1,139/month in St. Joseph — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South St. Paul has cheaper rent, St. Joseph actually has lower median home values ($240,300 vs $266,800).

Median household income in South St. Paul is $84,472 compared to $75,217 in St. Joseph (+12.3%). While South 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 South St. Paul spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in St. Joseph.

Climate-wise, South St. Paul is notably warmer with an average of 46.5°F compared to 42.9°F in St. Joseph. South St. Paul receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 28.5" in St. Joseph.