St. James, MN vs Worthington, MN

St. James is moderately more affordable than Worthington, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. St. James scores 67 compared to 76 for Worthington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Worthington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. James is $805/month compared to $892/month in Worthington — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. James is more affordable at $109,600 median vs $184,200.

Median household income in St. James is $57,031 compared to $61,840 in Worthington (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Worthington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of St. James spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Worthington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.6°F vs 46.8°F). St. James receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 26.8" in Worthington.