salarySt. Louis is 9% 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
$1,649
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$117
👥 People living there
427,246
288,512
Commute to work
22 min
22.1 min
College degree
55.5%
41.1%
Own their home
47.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
16%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $68,970 | +75% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $97,190 | $73,240 | -25% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $74,130 | -24% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $77,000 | -24% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $60,650 | -24% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $31,200 | +20% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $83,180 | -19% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $77,490 | $63,000 | -19% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $54,428 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $60,569 in St. Louis, 44% more in Minneapolis.