salaryColumbus 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
$1,314
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$117
👥 People living there
203,711
288,512
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.1 min
College degree
30.5%
41.1%
Own their home
50.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
19%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $47,410 | $77,000 | +62% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $70,990 | +58% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $77,170 | +52% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $31,200 | +50% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $73,240 | +47% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $68,970 | +41% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $142,690 | +37% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $63,000 | +35% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,892 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $60,569 in St. Louis, 3% more in Columbus.