salarySt. Louis is 5% 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
$2,044
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$117
👥 People living there
332,141
288,512
Commute to work
24.3 min
22.1 min
College degree
37.4%
41.1%
Own their home
66.1%
45.3%
Below poverty line
9%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $59,700 | $77,000 | +29% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $83,180 | -20% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $68,970 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $45,800 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $31,200 | +15% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $65,120 | -14% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $70,990 | +14% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $39,110 | -14% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $56,930 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $60,569 in St. Louis, 61% more in Henderson.