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
$2,087
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$117
👥 People living there
394,432
288,512
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.1 min
College degree
33.6%
41.1%
Own their home
62.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
11.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $93,140 | -35% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $73,240 | -28% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $74,130 | -25% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $96,290 | -25% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $77,170 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $68,970 | -22% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $31,200 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $60,650 | -21% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,934 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $60,569 in St. Louis, 57% more in Aurora.