salaryDetroit is 5% 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
$1,347
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$143
👥 People living there
638,530
307,284
Commute to work
24.8 min
21.1 min
College degree
18.1%
43.8%
Own their home
50.3%
52.9%
Below poverty line
32.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
14%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit 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 | Detroit | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,730 | $39,350 | -37% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $52,570 | +33% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $112,630 | +33% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $25,920 | -31% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,100 | $97,910 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $78,450 | $97,190 | +24% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $63,170 | $77,490 | +23% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,210 | $79,730 | +22% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $62,706 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $79,155 in St. Paul, 46% more in St. Paul.