salaryCincinnati is 10% 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
$1,379
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$143
👥 People living there
311,224
307,284
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
41.8%
43.8%
Own their home
39.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
25.5%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati 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 | Cincinnati | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $65,160 | $101,630 | +56% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $39,350 | -33% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $97,910 | +29% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $25,920 | -29% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $81,890 | +29% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | $77,490 | +25% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $74,060 | +23% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $103,040 | +23% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $65,947 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $79,155 in St. Paul, 28% more in St. Paul.