salarySt. Louis is 8% 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
$1,826
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$117
👥 People living there
511,764
288,512
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
32.5%
41.1%
Own their home
64.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
10.3%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $31,200 | -34% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $77,170 | +26% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $77,000 | +21% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $70,990 | +18% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $83,180 | -18% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $65,120 | -17% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $73,240 | -14% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $39,110 | -14% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $55,222 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $60,569 in St. Louis, 47% more in Mesa.