salaryParadise 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
$1,532
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$143
👥 People living there
185,913
307,284
Commute to work
23.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
24.1%
43.8%
Own their home
41.9%
52.9%
Below poverty line
17.6%
15.6%
Unemployment
9.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $59,700 | $101,630 | +70% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $39,350 | -34% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $97,910 | +31% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $60,240 | $77,490 | +29% in St. Paul |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $49,480 | +25% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $97,190 | +25% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $79,730 | +23% in St. Paul |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $35,760 | +22% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $62,758 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $79,155 in St. Paul, 19% more in St. Paul.