salaryPittsburgh is 11% 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
$1,621
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$143
👥 People living there
304,759
307,284
Commute to work
22.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
49.1%
43.8%
Own their home
47.7%
52.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $97,910 | +55% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $112,630 | +48% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $72,230 | $39,350 | -46% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $70,100 | $101,630 | +45% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,470 | $25,920 | -27% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $103,040 | +25% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $62,140 | $77,490 | +25% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $42,840 | $52,570 | +23% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $66,433 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $79,155 in St. Paul, 10% more in St. Paul.