salarySt. Louis is 9% 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
$1,619
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$117
👥 People living there
573,243
288,512
Commute to work
29.1 min
22.1 min
College degree
36.1%
41.1%
Own their home
47.5%
45.3%
Below poverty line
19.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore 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 | Baltimore | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,200 | $77,000 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $60,650 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $117,040 | $93,140 | -20% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $65,590 | $77,170 | +18% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $83,180 | -16% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $116,130 | $97,650 | -16% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $70,990 | +14% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $31,200 | -14% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $54,603 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $60,569 in St. Louis, 11% more in Baltimore.