salaryFresno is 3% 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
$1,789
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$143
👥 People living there
545,970
307,284
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
25.5%
43.8%
Own their home
50.1%
52.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $64,400 | $101,630 | +58% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $97,910 | +56% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $39,350 | -50% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $25,920 | -24% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $62,580 | $77,490 | +24% in St. Paul |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,310 | $47,320 | +20% in St. Paul |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $133,370 | -20% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $103,040 | -18% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $61,565 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $79,155 in St. Paul, 3% more in St. Paul.