salarySt. Paul is 8% 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
$2,109
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$143
👥 People living there
185,604
307,284
Commute to work
26.1 min
21.1 min
College degree
40.8%
43.8%
Own their home
54.1%
52.9%
Below poverty line
15%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $57,760 | $101,630 | +76% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $39,350 | -48% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $74,060 | +44% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $58,630 | $81,890 | +40% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | $79,730 | +37% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $112,630 | +36% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $58,040 | $77,490 | +34% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $25,920 | -28% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $55,095 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $79,155 in St. Paul, 13% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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