salarySt. Louis is 5% 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
$1,999
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$117
👥 People living there
505,268
288,512
Commute to work
26.5 min
22.1 min
College degree
59.2%
41.1%
Own their home
46.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
16.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $31,200 | +69% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $68,970 | +46% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $70,990 | +40% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $77,000 | +32% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $77,170 | +32% in St. Louis |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $136,120 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $60,650 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $73,240 | +20% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $57,020 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $60,569 in St. Louis, 53% more in Atlanta.