salaryDurham is 7% 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
$1,797
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$143
👥 People living there
291,467
307,284
Commute to work
22.3 min
21.1 min
College degree
57.3%
43.8%
Own their home
52.3%
52.9%
Below poverty line
11.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,110 | $101,630 | +69% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $97,190 | +62% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $79,730 | +55% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $74,060 | +44% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $81,890 | +38% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $59,180 | $77,490 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $25,920 | -26% in St. Paul |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,750 | $47,320 | +25% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $64,458 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Durham or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $79,155 in St. Paul, 11% more in Durham.