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
$1,465
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$117
👥 People living there
885,860
288,512
Commute to work
24.6 min
22.1 min
College degree
34.9%
41.1%
Own their home
56%
45.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis 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 | Indianapolis | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $120,480 | $93,140 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $129,030 | +21% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $65,130 | $77,170 | +18% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,200 | $74,130 | +14% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $83,110 | $73,240 | -12% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $70,990 | +9% in St. Louis |
| Cashier | $29,890 | $32,380 | +8% in St. Louis |
| Pharmacist | $151,050 | $138,530 | -8% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
About $59,619 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $60,569 in St. Louis, 18% more in Indianapolis.
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