salaryBuffalo is 9% 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
$1,397
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$143
👥 People living there
276,854
307,284
Commute to work
19.9 min
21.1 min
College degree
31.2%
43.8%
Own their home
43%
52.9%
Below poverty line
26%
15.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $39,350 | -47% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $25,920 | -44% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $101,630 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $112,630 | +37% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $97,910 | +29% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $62,180 | $77,490 | +25% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $159,620 | +22% in St. Paul |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $48,020 | +21% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $65,620 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $79,155 in St. Paul, 32% more in St. Paul.