salarySt. Louis is 7% 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
$2,339
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$117
👥 People living there
215,536
288,512
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.1 min
College degree
26.9%
41.1%
Own their home
77.2%
45.3%
Below poverty line
10.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $77,000 | +49% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $70,990 | +44% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $77,170 | +33% in St. Louis |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $45,800 | +20% in St. Louis |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $58,240 | +19% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $68,970 | +15% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $31,200 | -15% in St. Louis |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $96,830 | +14% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $55,743 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $60,569 in St. Louis, 39% more in Cape Coral.