salarySt. Louis is 6% 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
$1,955
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$117
👥 People living there
319,758
288,512
Commute to work
26.2 min
22.1 min
College degree
42.5%
41.1%
Own their home
39.5%
45.3%
Below poverty line
14.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $50,820 | $77,170 | +52% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $68,970 | +52% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $70,990 | +43% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $77,000 | +39% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $63,000 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $73,240 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Truck Driver | $50,250 | $58,240 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,530 | $45,800 | +13% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $56,255 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $60,569 in St. Louis, 29% more in Orlando.