salaryGrand Prairie 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
$1,883
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$143
👥 People living there
201,883
307,284
Commute to work
28 min
21.1 min
College degree
30%
43.8%
Own their home
58.7%
52.9%
Below poverty line
12.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $64,800 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $79,155 in St. Paul, 11% more in Grand Prairie.
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