salarySt. Louis is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,297
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,264
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$60,569
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$197,500
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,033
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$162
👥 People living there
288,512
401,618
Commute to work
22.1 min
24.8 min
College degree
41.1%
45.7%
Own their home
45.3%
50.3%
Below poverty line
20.6%
15.5%
Unemployment
5%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Louis | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $77,000 | $52,000 | -32% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $70,990 | $52,130 | -27% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $77,170 | $57,450 | -26% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $63,000 | $50,540 | -20% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $31,200 | $37,070 | +19% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $68,970 | $59,660 | -13% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $58,240 | $50,560 | -13% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $93,140 | $103,670 | +11% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Louis or Tampa cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in St. Louis?
About $63,661 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, St. Louis or Tampa?
The typical household earns $60,569 in St. Louis and $81,400 in Tampa, 26% more in Tampa.