salarySt. Louis is 3% 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
$1,822
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$117
👥 People living there
481,031
288,512
Commute to work
23 min
22.1 min
College degree
54%
41.1%
Own their home
50.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
11.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $68,970 | +51% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $70,990 | +40% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $77,170 | +36% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $77,000 | +27% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $114,940 | $93,140 | -19% in St. Louis |
| Truck Driver | $52,110 | $58,240 | +12% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $108,480 | $96,290 | -11% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $73,240 | +11% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $58,124 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $60,569 in St. Louis, 52% more in Raleigh.