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
$1,611
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$117
👥 People living there
914,802
288,512
Commute to work
21.5 min
22.1 min
College degree
38.2%
41.1%
Own their home
44.1%
45.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $73,240 | -27% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $60,650 | -22% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $77,000 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $77,170 | +19% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $31,200 | -17% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $68,970 | +12% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $96,290 | -10% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $93,140 | -9% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Columbus 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 Columbus?
About $59,761 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $60,569 in St. Louis, 18% more in Columbus.