salaryColumbus is 17% 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
$1,314
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$143
👥 People living there
203,711
307,284
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.1 min
College degree
30.5%
43.8%
Own their home
50.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
19%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $47,410 | $101,630 | +114% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $97,190 | +94% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $77,490 | +66% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $74,060 | +64% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $81,890 | +61% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $159,620 | +53% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $52,570 | +46% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,080 | $97,910 | +44% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $70,432 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $79,155 in St. Paul, 21% more in St. Paul.