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
$1,284
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$117
👥 People living there
566,973
288,512
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.1 min
College degree
27.4%
41.1%
Own their home
41.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
22.8%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Louis for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $68,970 | +39% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $93,140 | -26% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $83,180 | -15% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $39,110 | -14% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $70,990 | +11% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $73,240 | -11% in St. Louis |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $44,710 | -10% in St. Louis |
| Pharmacist | $153,340 | $138,530 | -10% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
About $58,856 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $60,569 in St. Louis, 3% more in St. Louis.