salaryOmaha is 3% 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
$1,448
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$117
👥 People living there
488,837
288,512
Commute to work
19.6 min
22.1 min
College degree
40.1%
41.1%
Own their home
57.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
13.5%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $70,990 | +34% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $77,170 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $77,000 | +21% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $74,130 | +19% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $68,970 | +13% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $31,200 | -9% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $73,240 | -9% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $131,730 | $142,690 | +8% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $62,074 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $60,569 in St. Louis, 30% more in Omaha.