salarySt. Louis is 6% 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
$1,783
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$117
👥 People living there
273,212
288,512
Commute to work
20.3 min
22.1 min
College degree
36.8%
41.1%
Own their home
49.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12.6%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Reno | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $107,520 | $83,180 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $31,200 | +21% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $92,130 | $73,240 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,600 | $65,120 | -17% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $117,850 | $97,650 | -17% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,760 | $39,110 | -16% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $81,360 | $68,970 | -15% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $62,350 | $70,990 | +14% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,783 in Reno.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $56,480 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Reno or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $60,569 in St. Louis, 44% more in Reno.