salarySt. Louis is 13% 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
$2,666
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$117
👥 People living there
236,254
288,512
Commute to work
26.2 min
22.1 min
College degree
77.1%
41.1%
Own their home
41.3%
45.3%
Below poverty line
7.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, 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 | Arlington | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $93,140 | -40% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $31,200 | -32% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $142,690 | -27% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $96,290 | -24% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $60,650 | -24% in St. Louis |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $78,880 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $83,180 | -19% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $97,650 | -18% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $52,398 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $60,569 in St. Louis, 153% more in Arlington.