salarySt. Louis is 16% 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
$1,867
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$117
👥 People living there
310,178
288,512
Commute to work
32.6 min
22.1 min
College degree
19.7%
41.1%
Own their home
24.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
23.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
11.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $93,140 | -41% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $60,650 | -37% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $68,970 | -35% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $31,200 | -34% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $142,690 | -32% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $73,240 | -31% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $83,180 | -31% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $74,130 | -26% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $50,685 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Newark or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $60,569 in St. Louis, 7% more in St. Louis.