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
$1,883
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$117
👥 People living there
201,883
288,512
Commute to work
28 min
22.1 min
College degree
30%
41.1%
Own their home
58.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12.1%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie?
About $58,783 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $60,569 in St. Louis, 45% more in Grand Prairie.
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