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
$1,881
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$117
👥 People living there
903,844
288,512
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
48%
41.1%
Own their home
51%
45.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $68,970 | +78% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $70,990 | +39% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $77,000 | +31% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $77,170 | +31% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $93,140 | -17% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $73,240 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $78,880 | -15% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $31,200 | -14% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
About $58,607 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $60,569 in St. Louis, 46% more in Charlotte.