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
$1,887
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$117
👥 People living there
179,898
288,512
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.1 min
College degree
38.5%
41.1%
Own their home
66.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
9.5%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,077 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $60,569 in St. Louis, 67% more in Aurora.