salarySt. Louis is 14% 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
$2,474
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$117
👥 People living there
200,928
288,512
Commute to work
25.3 min
22.1 min
College degree
19.5%
41.1%
Own their home
54.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
11%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $60,650 | -39% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $73,240 | -39% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $83,180 | -37% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $77,000 | +24% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $142,690 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $97,650 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,970 | $96,290 | -20% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $129,030 | -19% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $51,616 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $60,569 in St. Louis, 71% more in Oxnard.