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
$1,277
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$117
👥 People living there
366,097
288,512
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.1 min
College degree
22.4%
41.1%
Own their home
41.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
30.6%
20.6%
Unemployment
10.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Louis for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,020 | $77,000 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $60,650 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $70,990 | +17% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $129,030 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $31,200 | -14% in St. Louis |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $32,380 | +11% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $68,970 | +10% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $97,650 | +10% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
About $60,744 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $60,569 in St. Louis, 27% more in St. Louis.