salaryKnoxville 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
$1,544
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$143
👥 People living there
195,185
307,284
Commute to work
20.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
34.6%
43.8%
Own their home
46.6%
52.9%
Below poverty line
20.2%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville 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 | Knoxville | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $97,190 | +72% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $101,630 | +70% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $97,910 | +56% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $74,060 | +47% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $81,890 | +40% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $56,780 | $77,490 | +36% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $52,570 | +35% in St. Paul |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $145,030 | +34% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $67,942 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $79,155 in St. Paul, 26% more in St. Paul.