salarySt. Louis is 3% 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
$1,849
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$117
👥 People living there
252,583
288,512
Commute to work
25.8 min
22.1 min
College degree
36.9%
41.1%
Own their home
74.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
9.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $70,990 | +38% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $77,000 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $77,170 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $73,240 | +23% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $68,970 | +21% in St. Louis |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $45,800 | +20% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $31,200 | -20% in St. Louis |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $58,240 | +15% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $58,252 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $60,569 in St. Louis, 70% more in Chesapeake.