salarySt. Louis is 14% 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
$2,334
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$117
👥 People living there
214,169
288,512
Commute to work
33.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
21.4%
41.1%
Own their home
66.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
9.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $51,529 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $60,569 in St. Louis, 83% more in Fontana.