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
$2,339
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$143
👥 People living there
215,536
307,284
Commute to work
29.9 min
21.1 min
College degree
26.9%
43.8%
Own their home
77.2%
52.9%
Below poverty line
10.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $101,630 | +97% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $74,060 | +50% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $97,910 | +50% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $81,890 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $39,350 | -34% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $77,490 | +33% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $79,730 | +32% in St. Paul |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $64,200 | +31% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral?
About $61,450 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $79,155 in St. Paul, 6% more in Cape Coral.