salaryJacksonville is 5% 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
$1,719
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$143
👥 People living there
977,670
307,284
Commute to work
24.1 min
21.1 min
College degree
33.2%
43.8%
Own their home
57.6%
52.9%
Below poverty line
14.5%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for cheaper homes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $58,920 | $101,630 | +72% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $74,060 | +47% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $58,280 | $81,890 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $39,350 | -33% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $58,590 | $77,490 | +32% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | $79,730 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $25,920 | -29% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,740 | $97,910 | +28% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $63,219 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $79,155 in St. Paul, 5% more in St. Paul.