salaryAlbuquerque is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$143
👥 People living there
562,218
307,284
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
39.2%
43.8%
Own their home
61.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
15.5%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,900 | $101,630 | +59% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $97,910 | +58% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $159,620 | +39% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $81,890 | +39% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $57,110 | $77,490 | +36% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $52,570 | +34% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $97,190 | +32% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $25,920 | -32% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $65,825 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $79,155 in St. Paul, 7% more in St. Paul.