salaryMobile is 19% 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
$1,257
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$143
👥 People living there
203,416
307,284
Commute to work
22.8 min
21.1 min
College degree
32%
43.8%
Own their home
54%
52.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $97,190 | +107% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $112,630 | +86% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $59,410 | $101,630 | +71% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,340 | $97,910 | +62% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $77,490 | +62% in St. Paul |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $48,020 | +56% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $48,540 | $74,060 | +53% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $36,350 | $52,570 | +45% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $71,390 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $79,155 in St. Paul, 27% more in St. Paul.