salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,397
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$117
👥 People living there
276,854
288,512
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.1 min
College degree
31.2%
41.1%
Own their home
43%
45.3%
Below poverty line
26%
20.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $31,200 | -33% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $60,650 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $97,650 | +18% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $83,180 | -16% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $70,990 | +12% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $93,140 | -10% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $73,240 | -10% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $142,690 | +9% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Buffalo and St. Louis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $59,527 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $60,569 in St. Louis, 11% more in St. Louis.