salaryBirmingham is 4% 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
$1,291
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$117
👥 People living there
198,173
288,512
Commute to work
20.8 min
22.1 min
College degree
31.1%
41.1%
Own their home
45.5%
45.3%
Below poverty line
24.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $97,650 | +58% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $70,990 | +41% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $77,170 | +36% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $68,970 | +35% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $63,000 | +29% in St. Louis |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $136,120 | +29% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $60,090 | $77,000 | +28% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $93,140 | -25% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $62,255 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $60,569 in St. Louis, 18% more in St. Louis.