salarySt. Paul is 5% 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
$2,474
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$143
👥 People living there
200,928
307,284
Commute to work
25.3 min
21.1 min
College degree
19.5%
43.8%
Own their home
54.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
11%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard 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 | Oxnard | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $62,300 | $101,630 | +63% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $39,350 | -49% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $81,890 | +26% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $25,920 | -26% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,100 | $97,910 | +22% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $103,040 | -21% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $79,730 | -20% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $97,190 | -19% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $56,899 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $79,155 in St. Paul, 31% more in Oxnard.