salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,087
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$143
👥 People living there
394,432
307,284
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.1 min
College degree
33.6%
43.8%
Own their home
62.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
11.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,900 | $101,630 | +59% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $39,350 | -55% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $25,920 | -35% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $81,890 | +30% in St. Paul |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $103,570 | -27% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $74,060 | +14% in St. Paul |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $86,500 | -14% in St. Paul |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,810 | $65,660 | -13% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Aurora and St. Paul cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $59,455 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $79,155 in St. Paul, 20% more in Aurora.