Cost of Living in St. Paul, TX
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
206.8
100 = national avg
+106.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$90,975
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$215,032
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing279.9
Food145.2
Transportation190.3
Healthcare136.1
Utilities163.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,648
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,931
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Paul is 206.8, which is 106.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 279.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $90,975 per year to cover basic expenses.