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
$1,364
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$117
👥 People living there
222,791
288,512
Commute to work
19.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
47.2%
41.1%
Own their home
58.3%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12.6%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $97,650 | +57% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $70,990 | +45% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $68,970 | +44% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $57,020 | $77,000 | +35% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $58,500 | $77,170 | +32% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $93,140 | -32% in St. Louis |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $136,120 | +27% in St. Louis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $131,580 | +27% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
About $61,300 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $60,569 in St. Louis, 33% more in Huntsville.