salarySt. Louis is 8% 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
$1,648
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$117
👥 People living there
397,742
288,512
Commute to work
26.6 min
22.1 min
College degree
32.6%
41.1%
Own their home
54.3%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $70,990 | +46% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $77,170 | +31% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $31,200 | +29% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $77,000 | +26% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $96,290 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $73,240 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,180 | -18% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $93,140 | -16% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,343 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $60,569 in St. Louis, 34% more in Arlington.