salaryAustin is 7% 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
$1,932
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$143
👥 People living there
979,539
307,284
Commute to work
23.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
59.6%
43.8%
Own their home
43.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
12%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $62,810 | $101,630 | +62% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $74,060 | +47% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $81,890 | +36% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $39,350 | -33% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $79,730 | +30% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $60,820 | $77,490 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $48,020 | +25% in St. Paul |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | $47,320 | +23% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $64,134 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Austin or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $79,155 in St. Paul, 28% more in Austin.