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
$2,152
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$117
👥 People living there
528,706
288,512
Commute to work
25.3 min
22.1 min
College degree
37.1%
41.1%
Own their home
51.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
13.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento 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 | Sacramento | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $83,180 | -51% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $60,650 | -41% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $73,240 | -34% in St. Louis |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $44,710 | -28% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $68,970 | -27% in St. Louis |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $96,830 | -26% in St. Louis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | $131,580 | -24% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $118,460 | $93,140 | -21% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $53,485 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $60,569 in St. Louis, 55% more in Sacramento.