salaryFayetteville is 14% 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
$1,530
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$143
👥 People living there
210,815
307,284
Commute to work
19.1 min
21.1 min
College degree
29%
43.8%
Own their home
47.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
17.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $97,190 | +102% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $101,630 | +96% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $97,910 | +70% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $74,060 | +58% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $159,620 | +48% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $79,730 | +47% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $57,690 | $81,890 | +42% in St. Paul |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $49,480 | +41% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $68,379 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $79,155 in St. Paul, 20% more in St. Paul.