salarySt. Louis is 3% 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
$1,932
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$117
👥 People living there
979,539
288,512
Commute to work
23.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
59.6%
41.1%
Own their home
43.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $70,990 | +41% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $77,170 | +28% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $77,000 | +23% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $93,140 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $68,970 | +17% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $83,180 | -15% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $31,200 | +14% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $73,240 | -11% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $58,178 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Austin or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $60,569 in St. Louis, 67% more in Austin.