salarySt. Louis is 18% 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
$2,511
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$117
👥 People living there
439,418
288,512
Commute to work
29.8 min
22.1 min
College degree
48.7%
41.1%
Own their home
42.3%
45.3%
Below poverty line
13.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $83,180 | -55% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $73,240 | -45% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,650 | -40% in St. Louis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $131,580 | -40% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $74,130 | -40% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $68,970 | -39% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $93,140 | -38% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $97,650 | -33% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $49,348 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $60,569 in St. Louis, 81% more in Oakland.