salaryBoise City 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
$1,711
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$143
👥 People living there
237,242
307,284
Commute to work
18.9 min
21.1 min
College degree
47.5%
43.8%
Own their home
63.2%
52.9%
Below poverty line
10.6%
15.6%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $56,940 | $101,630 | +78% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $97,910 | +57% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $39,350 | -48% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $74,060 | +46% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $159,620 | +45% in St. Paul |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $112,090 | +38% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $57,270 | $77,490 | +35% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $81,890 | +33% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $63,922 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $79,155 in St. Paul, 14% more in Boise City.