salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$117
👥 People living there
562,218
288,512
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
39.2%
41.1%
Own their home
61.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
15.5%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $68,970 | +63% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $77,170 | +31% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $142,690 | +25% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $77,000 | +21% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $60,650 | -20% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $74,130 | +19% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $70,990 | +18% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $31,200 | -18% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and St. Louis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $59,712 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $60,569 in St. Louis, 22% more in Albuquerque.