Looking for a fresh start in a new St. Paul neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 32,022
-11%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 105
11% lower than St. Paul
Population 29,389
-6%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 105
6% lower than St. Paul
Population 15,954
-5%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 105
5% lower than St. Paul
Population 27,936
-4%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 105
4% lower than St. Paul
Population 19,156
-4%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 105
4% lower than St. Paul
Population 23,175
-2%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 105
2% lower than St. Paul
Population 13,260
0%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 105
equal to St. Paul
Population 15,622
1%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 105
1% higher than St. Paul
Population 11,833
3%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 105
3% higher than St. Paul
Population 13,487
4%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 105
4% higher than St. Paul
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