salaryBrownsville is 22% 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
$1,204
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$143
👥 People living there
189,177
307,284
Commute to work
21.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
24.5%
43.8%
Own their home
61.7%
52.9%
Below poverty line
23.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $46,850 | $101,630 | +117% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $74,060 | +108% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $97,910 | +107% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $81,890 | +78% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $97,190 | +71% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $77,490 | +62% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $159,620 | +55% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $52,570 | +50% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $73,153 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $79,155 in St. Paul, 29% more in St. Paul.