salarySt. Louis is 14% 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
$3,027
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$117
👥 People living there
230,221
288,512
Commute to work
34.1 min
22.1 min
College degree
39.8%
41.1%
Own their home
71.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
7.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $51,529 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $60,569 in St. Louis, 119% more in Santa Clarita.
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