salaryCleveland is 12% 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
$1,277
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$143
👥 People living there
366,097
307,284
Commute to work
22.5 min
21.1 min
College degree
22.4%
43.8%
Own their home
41.7%
52.9%
Below poverty line
30.6%
15.6%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,020 | $101,630 | +61% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $39,350 | -37% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $97,910 | +37% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $25,920 | -29% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $112,630 | +27% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $62,790 | $77,490 | +23% in St. Paul |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $48,020 | +23% in St. Paul |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $35,760 | +23% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $66,963 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $79,155 in St. Paul, 44% more in St. Paul.