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
$1,463
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,457
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$70,163
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$235,700
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,122
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$179
$117
👥 People living there
1,479,835
288,512
Commute to work
24.5 min
22.1 min
College degree
29%
41.1%
Own their home
52.2%
45.3%
Below poverty line
17.1%
20.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick San Antonio 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 | San Antonio | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $48,900 | $70,990 | +45% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $57,010 | $77,170 | +35% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $58,180 | $77,000 | +32% in St. Louis |
| Medical Assistant | $39,180 | $44,710 | +14% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,950 | $74,130 | +12% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $94,370 | $83,180 | -12% in St. Louis |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,470 | $41,780 | +12% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,110 | $31,200 | +11% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Antonio or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
About $60,236 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, San Antonio or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $70,163 in San Antonio and $60,569 in St. Louis, 16% more in San Antonio.