salarySt. Paul is 6% 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
$2,273
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,549
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$133,583
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$938,600
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,337
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$109
$143
👥 People living there
754,195
307,284
Commute to work
26 min
21.1 min
College degree
68.4%
43.8%
Own their home
43.7%
52.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Seattle 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 | Seattle | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $39,350 | -61% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $25,920 | -55% in St. Paul |
| Operations Manager | $146,030 | $103,570 | -29% in St. Paul |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $85,690 | $65,660 | -23% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $79,730 | -23% in St. Paul |
| Software Developer | $167,280 | $130,920 | -22% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | $103,040 | -20% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $101,780 | $81,890 | -20% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Seattle?
About $56,593 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Seattle or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $133,583 in Seattle and $79,155 in St. Paul, 69% more in Seattle.