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
$1,723
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$117
👥 People living there
278,001
288,512
Commute to work
19.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
59.9%
41.1%
Own their home
46%
45.3%
Below poverty line
16.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
2.7%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $93,140 | -26% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $68,970 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $83,180 | -18% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $142,690 | +15% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $39,110 | -14% in St. Louis |
| Pharmacist | $158,120 | $138,530 | -12% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $70,990 | +12% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $77,000 | -10% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Madison 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 Madison?
About $58,644 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Madison or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $60,569 in St. Louis, 39% more in Madison.