salarySt. Paul 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
$2,334
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$143
👥 People living there
214,169
307,284
Commute to work
33.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
21.4%
43.8%
Own their home
66.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $56,804 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $79,155 in St. Paul, 40% more in Fontana.