salarySt. Louis is 5% 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
$1,489
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,351
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$75,564
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$363,500
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,947
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$117
👥 People living there
230,293
288,512
Commute to work
20.6 min
22.1 min
College degree
33.9%
41.1%
Own their home
58.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
13.8%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Spokane | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,800 | $60,650 | -39% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $48,560 | $31,200 | -36% in St. Louis |
| Registered Nurse | $111,750 | $83,180 | -26% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $95,660 | $73,240 | -23% in St. Louis |
| Operations Manager | $119,420 | $93,140 | -22% in St. Louis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,950 | $65,120 | -18% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $83,310 | $68,970 | -17% in St. Louis |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,240 | $39,110 | -17% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Spokane or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Spokane?
About $56,856 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Spokane or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $75,564 in Spokane and $60,569 in St. Louis, 25% more in Spokane.