salarySt. Louis is 10% 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
$1,874
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,915
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$98,056
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$581,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,743
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$106
$117
👥 People living there
641,165
288,512
Commute to work
24.1 min
22.1 min
College degree
53.8%
41.1%
Own their home
52%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Portland 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 | Portland | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | $31,200 | -43% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $83,180 | -36% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $105,090 | $77,170 | -27% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | $60,650 | -26% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $97,200 | $73,240 | -25% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,360 | $96,290 | -24% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $101,010 | $77,000 | -24% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $121,050 | $93,140 | -23% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Portland?
About $54,119 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Portland or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $98,056 in Portland and $60,569 in St. Louis, 62% more in Portland.