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
$1,644
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$117
👥 People living there
229,359
288,512
Commute to work
21.7 min
22.1 min
College degree
45.6%
41.1%
Own their home
43.5%
45.3%
Below poverty line
18.2%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Richmond | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $70,990 | +37% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $61,350 | $77,170 | +26% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $61,480 | $77,000 | +25% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,470 | $31,200 | -19% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $73,240 | +17% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $108,670 | $93,140 | -14% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $68,970 | +13% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $83,180 | -11% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $58,302 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $60,569 in St. Louis, 15% more in Richmond.