salarySt. Louis is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,297
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,264
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$60,569
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$197,500
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.1
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,033
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$96
👥 People living there
288,512
681,294
Commute to work
22.1 min
30 min
College degree
41.1%
64.2%
Own their home
45.3%
41.5%
Below poverty line
20.6%
15.4%
Unemployment
5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Louis | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $93,140 | $156,460 | +68% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $31,200 | $46,040 | +48% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $142,690 | $195,190 | +37% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,290 | $127,040 | +32% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,650 | $79,470 | +31% in Washington |
| Accountant | $78,880 | $102,140 | +29% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $83,180 | $102,710 | +23% in Washington |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,650 | $119,170 | +22% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Louis or Washington cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in St. Louis?
About $68,705 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, St. Louis or Washington?
The typical household earns $60,569 in St. Louis and $118,495 in Washington, 49% more in Washington.