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
$3,027
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$143
👥 People living there
230,221
307,284
Commute to work
34.1 min
21.1 min
College degree
39.8%
43.8%
Own their home
71.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
7.4%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $56,804 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $79,155 in St. Paul, 68% more in Santa Clarita.
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