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
$2,618
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$143
👥 People living there
180,547
307,284
Commute to work
31.5 min
21.1 min
College degree
22.5%
43.8%
Own their home
58%
52.9%
Below poverty line
12.4%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario 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 | Ontario | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,920 | $101,630 | +59% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $39,350 | -50% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $97,910 | +40% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $25,920 | -26% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $103,040 | -23% in St. Paul |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $133,370 | -22% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $64,300 | $77,490 | +21% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $79,730 | -19% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Ontario 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 Ontario?
About $59,087 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $79,155 in St. Paul, 21% more in Ontario.