salaryGrand Rapids is 10% 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
$1,751
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$143
👥 People living there
198,535
307,284
Commute to work
19 min
21.1 min
College degree
41.6%
43.8%
Own their home
54%
52.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $64,880 | $97,910 | +51% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $25,920 | -40% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,290 | $112,630 | +34% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $39,890 | $52,570 | +32% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $62,240 | $81,890 | +32% in St. Paul |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,130 | $47,320 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $56,260 | $39,350 | -30% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $74,920 | $97,190 | +30% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $65,825 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $79,155 in St. Paul, 6% more in St. Paul.