salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,152
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$143
👥 People living there
528,706
307,284
Commute to work
25.3 min
21.1 min
College degree
37.1%
43.8%
Own their home
51.7%
52.9%
Below poverty line
13.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sacramento | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $39,350 | -58% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $65,210 | $101,630 | +56% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $103,040 | -40% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,070 | $25,920 | -26% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,630 | $97,910 | +25% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $79,730 | -23% in St. Paul |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | $133,370 | -22% in St. Paul |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $104,740 | -20% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Sacramento and St. Paul cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $58,961 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $79,155 in St. Paul, 19% more in Sacramento.