salaryTampa is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,443
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,553
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$79,155
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$294,500
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,822
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$162
👥 People living there
307,284
401,618
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.8 min
College degree
43.8%
45.7%
Own their home
52.9%
50.3%
Below poverty line
15.6%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Paul | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $59,660 | +52% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $52,000 | -49% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $37,070 | +43% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $77,490 | $50,540 | -35% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $57,450 | -30% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $52,130 | -30% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $60,120 | -25% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $75,210 | -23% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Paul or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Tampa is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,216 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in St. Paul?
About $57,749 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, St. Paul or Tampa?
The typical household earns $79,155 in St. Paul and $81,400 in Tampa, 3% more in Tampa.