salaryColorado Springs is 4% 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
$1,901
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$143
👥 People living there
487,887
307,284
Commute to work
22.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
42.7%
43.8%
Own their home
60.9%
52.9%
Below poverty line
9%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,510 | $101,630 | +68% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $159,620 | +50% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $25,920 | -44% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $81,890 | +38% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $39,350 | -38% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $79,730 | +30% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $74,060 | +29% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $61,460 | $77,490 | +26% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $62,452 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $79,155 in St. Paul, 16% more in Colorado Springs.
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