salaryRichmond 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
$1,644
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$143
👥 People living there
229,359
307,284
Commute to work
21.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
45.6%
43.8%
Own their home
43.5%
52.9%
Below poverty line
18.2%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Richmond | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,480 | $101,630 | +65% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $97,190 | +55% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $74,060 | +43% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $39,350 | -35% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $61,350 | $81,890 | +33% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,470 | $25,920 | -33% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $59,130 | $77,490 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,290 | $79,730 | +30% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $64,270 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $79,155 in St. Paul, 12% more in St. Paul.