Cost of Living in St. Paul, NE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
93.5
100 = national avg
-6.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,140
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$97,240
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing89.5
Food94.7
Transportation103.3
Healthcare95.8
Utilities94.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$910
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,049
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Paul is 93.5, which is 6.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,140 per year to cover basic expenses.