salaryOrlando is 3% 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
$1,955
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$143
👥 People living there
319,758
307,284
Commute to work
26.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
42.5%
43.8%
Own their home
39.5%
52.9%
Below poverty line
14.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $55,380 | $101,630 | +84% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $81,890 | +61% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $97,190 | +54% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $77,490 | +51% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $74,060 | +49% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,860 | $97,910 | +34% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $79,730 | +32% in St. Paul |
| Truck Driver | $50,250 | $64,200 | +28% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $62,014 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $79,155 in St. Paul, 1% more in St. Paul.