salarySt. Louis is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,297
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,264
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$60,569
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$197,500
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.1
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,033
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$157
👥 People living there
288,512
209,978
Commute to work
22.1 min
35.6 min
College degree
41.1%
35.7%
Own their home
45.3%
46.2%
Below poverty line
20.6%
13.8%
Unemployment
5%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Louis or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in St. Louis?
About $68,098 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, St. Louis or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $60,569 in St. Louis and $90,108 in Yonkers, 33% more in Yonkers.