salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$143
👥 People living there
914,802
307,284
Commute to work
21.5 min
21.1 min
College degree
38.2%
43.8%
Own their home
44.1%
52.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,260 | $101,630 | +61% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $39,350 | -36% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $25,920 | -31% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $97,910 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $81,890 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $103,040 | +23% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $77,490 | +20% in St. Paul |
| Pharmacist | $133,960 | $160,990 | +20% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,878 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $79,155 in St. Paul, 10% more in St. Paul.