Cost of Living in St. Paul, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
105.0
100 = national avg
+5.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,185
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$109,166
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing84.3
Food112.1
Transportation124.2
Healthcare109.7
Utilities104.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$733
per month
2 Bedroom
$962
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Paul is 105.0, which is 5.0% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 84.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,185 per year to cover basic expenses.