salaryKansas City is 13% 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
$1,535
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$143
👥 People living there
510,612
307,284
Commute to work
21.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
38.4%
43.8%
Own their home
55.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
14.6%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $97,190 | +54% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $39,350 | -35% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,580 | $97,910 | +35% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $101,630 | +33% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $79,730 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $25,920 | -28% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $103,040 | +24% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $62,680 | $77,490 | +24% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $67,961 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $79,155 in St. Paul, 6% more in St. Paul.