salarySt. Louis is 6% 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
$1,901
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$117
👥 People living there
487,887
288,512
Commute to work
22.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
42.7%
41.1%
Own their home
60.9%
45.3%
Below poverty line
9%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $142,690 | +34% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $31,200 | -33% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $77,170 | +30% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $60,510 | $77,000 | +27% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $96,290 | -25% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $70,990 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $93,140 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $73,240 | -20% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $56,652 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $60,569 in St. Louis, 51% more in Colorado Springs.
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