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
$1,814
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,623
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$66,816
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$243,100
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,003
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$112
$143
👥 People living there
1,579,706
307,284
Commute to work
31.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
35.4%
43.8%
Own their home
51.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
21.4%
15.6%
Unemployment
8.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Philadelphia for cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Philadelphia | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $78,050 | $39,350 | -50% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $74,860 | $101,630 | +36% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,570 | $25,920 | -29% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,420 | $97,910 | +23% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $64,580 | $77,490 | +20% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $61,780 | $74,060 | +20% in St. Paul |
| Operations Manager | $121,630 | $103,570 | -15% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $45,890 | $52,570 | +15% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
About $61,327 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Philadelphia or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $66,816 in Philadelphia and $79,155 in St. Paul, 16% more in St. Paul.