salarySt. Louis is 11% 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
$2,420
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$117
👥 People living there
319,069
288,512
Commute to work
31.3 min
22.1 min
College degree
25.7%
41.1%
Own their home
56.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12.2%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $60,650 | -38% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $83,180 | -38% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $73,240 | -28% in St. Louis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $131,580 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $77,000 | +20% in St. Louis |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $136,120 | -18% in St. Louis |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | $96,830 | -16% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,430 | $39,110 | -16% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $53,600 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $60,569 in St. Louis, 62% more in Riverside.