salaryMontgomery is 17% 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
$1,304
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$143
👥 People living there
197,494
307,284
Commute to work
20.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
33.8%
43.8%
Own their home
54.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
21.5%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $97,190 | +100% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $112,630 | +87% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $57,960 | $101,630 | +75% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $49,910 | $81,890 | +64% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,240 | $97,910 | +60% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $48,680 | $77,490 | +59% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $47,360 | $74,060 | +56% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $52,570 | +47% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $70,129 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $79,155 in St. Paul, 23% more in St. Paul.