salaryRochester is 8% 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
$1,331
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$143
👥 People living there
208,772
307,284
Commute to work
19.3 min
21.1 min
College degree
30%
43.8%
Own their home
38.1%
52.9%
Below poverty line
27.8%
15.6%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $89,120 | $39,350 | -56% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $45,310 | $25,920 | -43% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $73,580 | $101,630 | +38% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,840 | $79,730 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,170 | $97,910 | +27% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $41,710 | $52,570 | +26% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $59,490 | $74,060 | +24% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $63,570 | $77,490 | +22% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Rochester is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,331 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $64,815 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $79,155 in St. Paul, 36% more in St. Paul.