salarySt. Louis is 5% 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
$1,532
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$117
👥 People living there
185,913
288,512
Commute to work
23.2 min
22.1 min
College degree
24.1%
41.1%
Own their home
41.9%
45.3%
Below poverty line
17.6%
20.6%
Unemployment
9.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise 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 | Paradise | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $59,700 | $77,000 | +29% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $83,180 | -20% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $68,970 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $45,800 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $31,200 | +15% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $65,120 | -14% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $70,990 | +14% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $39,110 | -14% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $56,930 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $60,569 in St. Louis, 5% more in Paradise.