salaryAtlanta is 5% 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
$1,999
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$143
👥 People living there
505,268
307,284
Commute to work
26.5 min
21.1 min
College degree
59.2%
43.8%
Own their home
46.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $58,380 | $101,630 | +74% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $97,190 | +60% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $74,060 | +46% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $25,920 | +40% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $81,890 | +40% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | $77,490 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $145,030 | +30% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $97,910 | +24% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $62,857 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $79,155 in St. Paul, 17% more in Atlanta.