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
$2,273
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,549
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$133,583
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$938,600
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,337
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$109
$117
👥 People living there
754,195
288,512
Commute to work
26 min
22.1 min
College degree
68.4%
41.1%
Own their home
43.7%
45.3%
Below poverty line
9.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Seattle | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $31,200 | -46% in St. Louis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $60,650 | -41% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $73,240 | -36% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $146,030 | $93,140 | -36% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | $83,180 | -35% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $68,970 | -32% in St. Louis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,690 | $96,290 | -28% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | $74,130 | -27% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Seattle?
About $51,337 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Seattle or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $133,583 in Seattle and $60,569 in St. Louis, 121% more in Seattle.