salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,621
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$117
👥 People living there
304,759
288,512
Commute to work
22.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
49.1%
41.1%
Own their home
47.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh 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 | Pittsburgh | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $97,650 | +29% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $60,650 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $74,130 | +17% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $61,180 | $70,990 | +16% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,470 | $31,200 | -12% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $83,190 | $73,240 | -12% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $69,340 | $77,170 | +11% in St. Louis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,630 | $131,580 | +10% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh and St. Louis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $60,264 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $60,569 in St. Louis, 17% more in Pittsburgh.