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
$1,278
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$117
👥 People living there
631,818
288,512
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.1 min
College degree
33.8%
41.1%
Own their home
60.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $68,970 | +53% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $56,520 | $70,990 | +26% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $77,170 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $97,650 | +20% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $74,130 | +17% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $129,030 | +17% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $73,240 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $124,530 | $142,690 | +15% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Louisville 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 Louisville?
About $61,298 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $60,569 in St. Louis, 19% more in Louisville.