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
$1,463
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$117
👥 People living there
323,725
288,512
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.1 min
College degree
48.3%
41.1%
Own their home
53.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
14.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette 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 | Lexington-Fayette | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $68,970 | +89% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $52,030 | $70,990 | +36% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $77,170 | +35% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $142,690 | +29% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $77,000 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $97,650 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $136,120 | +21% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $73,240 | +19% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette?
About $61,420 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $60,569 in St. Louis, 24% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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