salarySt. Paul is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,443
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,553
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$79,155
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$294,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,822
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$148
👥 People living there
307,284
222,758
Commute to work
21.1 min
28.8 min
College degree
43.8%
34.5%
Own their home
52.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.6%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Paul | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $101,090 | +157% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $57,280 | +121% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $103,570 | $146,030 | +41% in Tacoma |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | $85,690 | +31% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $102,920 | +29% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $130,920 | $167,280 | +28% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $128,260 | +24% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $101,780 | +24% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Paul or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in St. Paul?
About $63,612 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, St. Paul or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $79,155 in St. Paul and $92,626 in Tacoma, 15% more in Tacoma.