Saint Paul, Minnesota
In Saint Paul, Minnesota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.52 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.54 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,450, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Saint Paul's cost-of-living index of 104 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.52
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,450
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.25
Combo meal
Electricity
14.98¢
per kWh · ~$135/mo
Car Insurance
$157/mo
$1,880/yr
Median Household Income
$81,004
29.2% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.45 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.96 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.85 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.73 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.04 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.87 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.78 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.16 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.69 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.24 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.96 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.32 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.91 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.31 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.28 | $5.45 | +27.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.43 | $7.96 | +23.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.97 | $6.75 | +13.1% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.47 | $1.85 | +25.9% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $5.73 | +31.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.67 | $12.04 | +38.9% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.91 | $5.87 | +50.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.92 | $4.78 | +21.9% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.41 | $5.16 | +17.0% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.13 | $2.69 | +26.3% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.73 | $2.24 | +29.5% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.67 | $7.96 | +40.4% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.28 | $5.32 | +24.3% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.66 | $5.91 | +26.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.39 | $9.31 | +45.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.25
Casual Dining
$23.69
Monthly Spend
$396.72
+4.59% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.21
$13.25
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $9.27
$14.31
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $9.94
$14.84
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.19
$5.82
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Average 1BR: $1,189/mo · 2BR: $1,711/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
325k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,498
$78k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$81k
household median
Employment by Sector — Saint Paul
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$62k/yr
~$111k/yr
~$65k/yr
~$33k/yr
~$102k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 27123
Highest Paying Sector
Professional & Business Services
$2,129/wk · $111k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$638/wk · $33k/yr
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