salaryNashville is 9% 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
$1,881
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$143
👥 People living there
690,130
307,284
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
48%
43.8%
Own their home
52.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
14.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,100 | $101,630 | +69% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $97,190 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $74,060 | +33% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $79,730 | +30% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $63,340 | $81,890 | +29% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $60,270 | $77,490 | +29% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $97,910 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $103,040 | +23% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $65,284 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $79,155 in St. Paul, 5% more in Nashville.