salaryHouston is 6% 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
$1,533
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$143
👥 People living there
2,328,253
307,284
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
36.6%
43.8%
Own their home
42.1%
52.9%
Below poverty line
19.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,300 | $101,630 | +66% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $74,060 | +49% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $97,910 | +45% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $81,890 | +38% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $39,350 | -33% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | $77,490 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $97,190 | +30% in St. Paul |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $48,020 | +26% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $63,767 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Houston or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $79,155 in St. Paul, 12% more in St. Paul.