salarySt. Paul is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,443
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,553
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$79,155
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$294,500
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,822
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$96
👥 People living there
307,284
681,294
Commute to work
21.1 min
30 min
College degree
43.8%
64.2%
Own their home
52.9%
41.5%
Below poverty line
15.6%
15.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Paul | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $46,040 | +78% in Washington |
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $66,980 | +70% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $103,570 | $156,460 | +51% in Washington |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $71,860 | -29% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $159,620 | $195,190 | +22% in Washington |
| Software Developer | $130,920 | $154,930 | +18% in Washington |
| Accountant | $86,500 | $102,140 | +18% in Washington |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $60,800 | -18% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Paul or Washington cheaper to live in?
St. Paul is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,443 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in St. Paul?
About $62,325 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, St. Paul or Washington?
The typical household earns $79,155 in St. Paul and $118,495 in Washington, 33% more in Washington.