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Cost of Living in St. Paul, IA

Population: 68 | Iowa

85
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

St. Paul is 15% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
52
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in St. Paul, IA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 85, St. Paul, IA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 14% above the Iowa state average of 71. St. Paul is a small community of 68 residents.

The median household income in St. Paul is $81,250, which is 8% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to St. Paul. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.9°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches spread over roughly 114 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$81,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
+8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$158,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,050/mo

Climate in St. Paul

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.9°F
Avg Temperature
37.9"
Rainfall / Year
114d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 32 37 50 63 73 82 85 84 78 65 50 37
Avg °F 24 29 41 52 63 73 76 74 67 54 41 30
Low °F 16 21 31 42 53 63 66 64 56 44 32 22
Rain" 1.5 1.7 2.4 3.9 4.9 4.9 4.0 3.8 3.5 3.1 2.3 1.9

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