salaryProvidence 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
$1,964
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$143
👥 People living there
191,767
307,284
Commute to work
25 min
21.1 min
College degree
34.6%
43.8%
Own their home
41.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
20.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
8.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $39,350 | -41% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,750 | $25,920 | -27% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $79,820 | $101,630 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $97,190 | +26% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $112,630 | +26% in St. Paul |
| Pharmacist | $130,840 | $160,990 | +23% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $133,000 | $159,620 | +20% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $61,910 | $74,060 | +20% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $61,798 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Providence or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $79,155 in St. Paul, 7% more in St. Paul.