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
$1,988
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$143
👥 People living there
219,215
307,284
Commute to work
30.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
21.2%
43.8%
Own their home
58.9%
52.9%
Below poverty line
13.3%
15.6%
Unemployment
7.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,280 | $101,630 | +61% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $39,350 | -49% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $97,910 | +37% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $25,920 | -26% in St. Paul |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $133,370 | -23% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $103,040 | -22% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $79,730 | -22% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $64,760 | $77,490 | +20% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Modesto 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 Modesto?
About $60,411 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $79,155 in St. Paul, 9% more in Modesto.