salarySt. Paul is 4% 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
$2,666
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$143
👥 People living there
236,254
307,284
Commute to work
26.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
77.1%
43.8%
Own their home
41.3%
52.9%
Below poverty line
7.4%
15.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $25,920 | -44% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $71,860 | $101,630 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $39,350 | -41% in St. Paul |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $103,570 | -34% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $60,800 | $74,060 | +22% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $159,620 | -18% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $97,190 | +16% in St. Paul |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $130,920 | -15% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $57,762 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $79,155 in St. Paul, 94% more in Arlington.