salaryLincoln is 4% 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
$1,328
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$117
👥 People living there
294,856
288,512
Commute to work
18.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
41.8%
41.1%
Own their home
56.1%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln 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 | Lincoln | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $70,990 | +42% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $142,690 | +41% in St. Louis |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $58,240 | -29% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $77,170 | +27% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $60,670 | $77,000 | +27% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $129,030 | +27% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $74,130 | +26% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $73,240 | -22% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $62,298 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $60,569 in St. Louis, 28% more in Lincoln.