salaryKansas City is 3% 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
$1,535
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$117
👥 People living there
510,612
288,512
Commute to work
21.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
38.4%
41.1%
Own their home
55.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
14.6%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $73,240 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $70,990 | +15% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $31,200 | -14% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $68,970 | +13% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $142,690 | +6% in St. Louis |
| Cashier | $30,700 | $32,380 | +5% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $97,650 | +5% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,340 | $96,290 | -5% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $61,650 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $60,569 in St. Louis, 23% more in Kansas City.