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
$1,751
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$117
👥 People living there
198,535
288,512
Commute to work
19 min
22.1 min
College degree
41.6%
41.1%
Own their home
54%
45.3%
Below poverty line
16.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $31,200 | -27% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $62,240 | $77,170 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $56,260 | $68,970 | +23% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $59,000 | $70,990 | +20% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $107,520 | $129,030 | +20% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,290 | $97,650 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,130 | $41,780 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,880 | $74,130 | +14% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids 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 Rapids?
About $59,712 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $60,569 in St. Louis, 23% more in Grand Rapids.
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