salaryOmaha is 14% 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
$1,448
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$143
👥 People living there
488,837
307,284
Commute to work
19.6 min
21.1 min
College degree
40.1%
43.8%
Own their home
57.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
13.5%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,400 | $101,630 | +60% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $97,910 | +57% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $74,060 | +40% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $39,350 | -36% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $81,890 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $79,730 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $25,920 | -24% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $62,570 | $77,490 | +24% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $68,428 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $79,155 in St. Paul, 0% more in St. Paul.