salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,826
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$143
👥 People living there
511,764
307,284
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
32.5%
43.8%
Own their home
64.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
10.3%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,750 | $101,630 | +59% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $25,920 | -45% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $39,350 | -36% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $79,730 | +35% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $81,890 | +34% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $97,910 | +31% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $61,170 | $77,490 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $74,060 | +23% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Mesa and St. Paul cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $60,875 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $79,155 in St. Paul, 13% more in Mesa.