salarySt. Louis 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
$1,864
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$117
👥 People living there
252,833
288,512
Commute to work
27.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
24.3%
41.1%
Own their home
57.2%
45.3%
Below poverty line
15.1%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $56,669 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $60,569 in St. Louis, 31% more in Glendale.