Cost of Living in St. Paul Park, MN

With a cost of living index of 121, St. Paul Park, MN is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 21% more expensive than the national average and 39% above the Minnesota state average of 82. St. Paul Park is a smaller community of 5,464 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in St. Paul Park's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,118 (61% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $252,800 (17% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in St. Paul Park is $98,670, which is 31% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to St. Paul Park. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46.5°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 20°F. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches spread over roughly 102 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.