salarySt. Paul is 5% 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
$3,046
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$143
👥 People living there
990,138
307,284
Commute to work
27.3 min
21.1 min
College degree
47.3%
43.8%
Own their home
55.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
8.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose 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 | San Jose | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $39,350 | -74% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $103,040 | -52% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $159,620 | -47% in St. Paul |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $133,370 | -42% in St. Paul |
| Software Developer | $213,110 | $130,920 | -39% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $41,920 | $25,920 | -38% in St. Paul |
| Operations Manager | $163,860 | $103,570 | -37% in St. Paul |
| Physician Assistant | $223,640 | $145,030 | -35% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $56,957 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $79,155 in St. Paul, 100% more in San Jose.