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
$1,889
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,783
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$80,360
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$433,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,149
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$117
👥 People living there
219,187
288,512
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.1 min
College degree
31.4%
41.1%
Own their home
50.5%
45.3%
Below poverty line
12.2%
20.6%
Unemployment
7.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Spring Valley for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Valley or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,889 in Spring Valley.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Spring Valley?
About $57,065 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Spring Valley or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $80,360 in Spring Valley and $60,569 in St. Louis, 33% more in Spring Valley.
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