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
$1,379
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$117
👥 People living there
311,224
288,512
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
41.8%
41.1%
Own their home
39.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
25.5%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $63,490 | $77,170 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $77,000 | +18% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $70,990 | +18% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $68,970 | +18% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $31,200 | -15% in St. Louis |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $32,380 | +11% in St. Louis |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,810 | $33,820 | +10% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $142,690 | +9% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
About $59,823 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $60,569 in St. Louis, 6% more in St. Louis.