salarySt. Louis is 10% cheaperBased 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
$1,651
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$117
👥 People living there
288,976
288,512
Commute to work
18.8 min
22.1 min
College degree
38.7%
41.1%
Own their home
63.9%
45.3%
Below poverty line
8.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $73,240 | -36% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $83,180 | -28% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $97,650 | -26% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $63,000 | -26% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $129,030 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $60,650 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $120,030 | $93,140 | -22% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $82,330 | $65,120 | -21% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $54,120 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $60,569 in St. Louis, 84% more in Anchorage.