salarySt. Paul 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
$3,405
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$143
👥 People living there
311,690
307,284
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
70.6%
43.8%
Own their home
44.5%
52.9%
Below poverty line
10.8%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $39,350 | -60% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $101,630 | +43% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $25,920 | -28% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $103,040 | -24% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $79,730 | -22% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $97,190 | -20% in St. Paul |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $130,920 | -19% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $97,910 | +18% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $55,380 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $79,155 in St. Paul, 86% more in Irvine.