St. Paul, IA vs Thurman, IA

Thurman is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. St. Paul scores 85 compared to 80 for Thurman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in St. Paul are $158,300 compared to $103,100 in Thurman, a 54% gap.

Median household income in St. Paul is $81,250 compared to $88,500 in Thurman (-8.2%). Thurman offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 52.4°F). St. Paul receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Thurman.