salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,331
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,281
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$50,919
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$139,600
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.0
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,152
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$155
$117
👥 People living there
208,772
288,512
Commute to work
19.3 min
22.1 min
College degree
30%
41.1%
Own their home
38.1%
45.3%
Below poverty line
27.8%
20.6%
Unemployment
7.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Rochester | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $45,310 | $31,200 | -31% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $89,120 | $68,970 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $92,920 | $73,240 | -21% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $59,490 | $70,990 | +19% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $103,690 | $93,140 | -10% in St. Louis |
| Medical Assistant | $41,710 | $44,710 | +7% in St. Louis |
| Software Developer | $122,770 | $129,030 | +5% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,060 | $65,120 | +5% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rochester or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Rochester and St. Louis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Rochester?
About $58,796 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Rochester or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $50,919 in Rochester and $60,569 in St. Louis, 16% more in St. Louis.