salaryEl Paso 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
$1,246
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$117
👥 People living there
680,130
288,512
Commute to work
23.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
28.1%
41.1%
Own their home
60.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Louis for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $70,990 | +67% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $77,170 | +60% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $74,130 | +46% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $77,000 | +44% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $31,200 | +43% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $68,970 | +37% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $63,000 | +33% in St. Louis |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $37,690 | +30% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $63,454 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $60,569 in St. Louis, 6% more in El Paso.