salaryRaleigh is 7% 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
$1,822
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$143
👥 People living there
481,031
307,284
Commute to work
23 min
21.1 min
College degree
54%
43.8%
Own their home
50.7%
52.9%
Below poverty line
11.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,540 | $101,630 | +68% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $97,190 | +48% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $74,060 | +46% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $81,890 | +44% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $79,730 | +33% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $58,900 | $77,490 | +32% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $25,920 | -26% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,980 | $97,910 | +24% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $64,074 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $79,155 in St. Paul, 16% more in Raleigh.