salaryMobile 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
$1,257
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$117
👥 People living there
203,416
288,512
Commute to work
22.8 min
22.1 min
College degree
32%
41.1%
Own their home
54%
45.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $97,650 | +61% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $73,240 | +56% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $68,970 | +47% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $48,540 | $70,990 | +46% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $63,000 | +31% in St. Louis |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $136,120 | +30% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $59,410 | $77,000 | +30% in St. Louis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $131,580 | +27% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $64,761 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $60,569 in St. Louis, 5% more in St. Louis.