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
$1,813
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$117
👥 People living there
246,844
288,512
Commute to work
29.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
25.4%
41.1%
Own their home
61.6%
45.3%
Below poverty line
13%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garland or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Garland 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 Garland?
About $58,783 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Garland or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $60,569 in St. Louis, 36% more in Garland.