salaryChattanooga 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
$1,537
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$117
👥 People living there
185,783
288,512
Commute to work
18.5 min
22.1 min
College degree
36%
41.1%
Own their home
52.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
19.1%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $68,970 | +50% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $73,240 | +43% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $70,990 | +40% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $77,000 | +31% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $31,200 | +29% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $63,000 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $129,030 | +21% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $97,650 | +17% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $62,377 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $60,569 in St. Louis, 15% more in Chattanooga.