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

St. Augusta is moderately more affordable than St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), with a 10% lower cost of living index. St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) scores 109 compared to 99 for St. Augusta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is $1,413/month compared to $1,373/month in St. Augusta — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Augusta is more affordable at $323,400 median vs $365,700.

Median household income in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is $97,784 compared to $116,384 in St. Augusta (-16%). St. Augusta offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in St. Augusta.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 42.9°F). St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 28.5" in St. Augusta.