salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,775
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,560
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$85,748
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$303,000
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,191
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$186
$143
👥 People living there
963,194
307,284
Commute to work
27.1 min
21.1 min
College degree
32%
43.8%
Own their home
57%
52.9%
Below poverty line
13.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Worth 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 Worth | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,250 | $101,630 | +66% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $74,060 | +52% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $39,350 | -39% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $81,890 | +39% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $97,910 | +30% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | $77,490 | +30% in St. Paul |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $48,020 | +25% in St. Paul |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $47,320 | +23% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Worth or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Fort Worth and St. Paul cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Fort Worth?
About $61,008 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Fort Worth or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $85,748 in Fort Worth and $79,155 in St. Paul, 8% more in Fort Worth.