salarySt. Paul is 6% 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
$2,808
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$143
👥 People living there
276,375
307,284
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.1 min
College degree
33.2%
43.8%
Own their home
59.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
8.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $39,350 | -44% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $72,510 | $101,630 | +40% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $25,920 | -28% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $103,040 | -26% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $97,910 | +23% in St. Paul |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $130,920 | -20% in St. Paul |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $133,370 | -19% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $79,730 | -18% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $56,211 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $79,155 in St. Paul, 47% more in Chula Vista.