salarySt. Louis is 14% 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
$2,987
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$117
👥 People living there
195,240
288,512
Commute to work
28.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
49%
41.1%
Own their home
55.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
7.8%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $51,529 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $60,569 in St. Louis, 115% more in Huntington Beach.
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