salarySt. Louis is 7% 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
$1,964
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$117
👥 People living there
191,767
288,512
Commute to work
25 min
22.1 min
College degree
34.6%
41.1%
Own their home
41.4%
45.3%
Below poverty line
20.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
8.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for higher incomes.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $86,720 | $60,650 | -30% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,580 | $96,290 | -25% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,990 | $65,120 | -18% in St. Louis |
| Accountant | $95,020 | $78,880 | -17% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $83,180 | -17% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $110,360 | $93,140 | -16% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,330 | $39,110 | -16% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $61,910 | $70,990 | +15% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,964 in Providence.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $56,059 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Providence or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $60,569 in St. Louis, 21% more in Providence.